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Population Review

Essex County, VA — Population & Demographics

Essex County, VA has a population of 10,604. The median household income is $56,481 and the median age is 47.1.

10,604

Population

$56,481

Median Income

$228,600

Median Home Value

47.1

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White55.9%
Black or African American37.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$56,481

Median Household Income

$32,839

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment

Housing

$228,600

Median Home Value

$967

Median Rent

68.9%

Homeownership

Education

85.7%

High School+

17.5%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Essex County, VA has a population of 10,604 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Essex County, VA is $56,481.

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