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Population Review

Essex County, MA — Population & Demographics

Essex County, MA has a population of 807,258. The median household income is $99,431 and the median age is 41.1.

807,258

Population

$99,431

Median Income

$584,000

Median Home Value

41.1

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White70.3%
Black or African American4.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$99,431

Median Household Income

$53,210

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment

Housing

$584,000

Median Home Value

$1,673

Median Rent

64.0%

Homeownership

Education

90.1%

High School+

42.3%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Essex County, MA has a population of 807,258 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Essex County, MA is $99,431.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.