Essex County, Vermont Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 14th-largest in Vermont

The population of Essex County, Vermont is 5,972 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-largest county in Vermont. The median household income is $58,985, the median home value is $167,500, and the median age is 51.4.

The population of Essex County has declined 4.4% since 2010 (6,312 → 6,037), a -0.32% annualized rate.

Essex County within Vermont · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

5,972

Population

-0.32%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$58,985

Median Income

$167,500

Median Home Value

Essex County covers 662 sq mi of land at 9.0 people per square mile.

About Essex County, VT

Essex County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 62.2% of the population. Essex County is a county in Vermont with a population of 5,972. It ranks #14 among counties in Vermont by population.

Median household income is $58,985, below the US median of $78,538. About 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $167,500, with typical rent around $915.

Roughly 21.2% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 8.4% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Essex County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Essex County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Essex County had a population of 6,312 in 2010 and 6,037 in 2024, a -4.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,322 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.31%.

Essex County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

6,037

Population (2024)

6,312

Population (2010)

6,322

Peak (2011)

-0.31%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	6,312	-	-	estimate
2011	6,322	+10	+0.16%	estimate
2012	6,221	-101	-1.60%	estimate
2013	6,192	-29	-0.47%	estimate
2014	6,153	-39	-0.63%	estimate
2015	6,193	+40	+0.65%	estimate
2016	6,225	+32	+0.52%	estimate
2017	6,184	-41	-0.66%	estimate
2018	6,209	+25	+0.40%	estimate
2019	6,145	-64	-1.03%	estimate
2020	5,920	-225	-3.66%	estimate
2021	5,970	+50	+0.84%	estimate
2022	5,988	+18	+0.30%	estimate
2023	5,993	+5	+0.08%	estimate
2024	6,037	+44	+0.73%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	94.7%
Black or African American	0.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

51.4

Median Age

49.6%

Female

50.4%

Male

26.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.2%

5–9

4.3%

10–14

5.5%

15–19

4.9%

20–24

4.9%

25–34

8.8%

35–44

9.7%

45–54

13.7%

55–59

8.6%

60–64

8.8%

65–74

15.9%

75–84

8.1%

85+

2.6%

Children (under 15): 14.0% · Seniors (65+): 26.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$58,985$-19,039 vs state
Mean household income	$76,292
Per-capita income	$34,221
Poverty rate	8.7%+3.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.1%
Employment-to-population	51.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.5%

Construction

10.5%

Manufacturing

10.3%

Education & health care

10.0%

Public administration

8.2%

Retail trade

7.4%

Finance & real estate

5.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.8%

The largest employment sector in Essex County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

3.2%

Carpool

79.9%

Public transit

8.4%

Work from home

28.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$167,500$-123,000 vs state

Median home value

$915

Median rent

83.2%

Homeownership rate

4,914

Total housing units

55.5%

Occupied

44.5%

Vacant

16.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.2%

With health insurance

90.7%

With broadband internet

62.2%

Foreign-born

10.6%

Veterans (18+)

23.4%

With a disability

94.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.5%

High School+

21.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Essex County, Vermont has a population of 5,972 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-largest county in Vermont. Population density is 9 people per square mile.

The population of Essex County has declined 4.4% since 2010 (6,312 → 6,037), a -0.32% annualized rate.

The median household income in Essex County, Vermont is $58,985, with mean (average) household income of $76,292 and per-capita income of $34,221. 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Essex County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2.4%), Black or African American (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Essex County, Vermont is 51.4 years. Residents are 49.6% female and 50.4% male.

The median home value in Essex County is $167,500 and median monthly rent is $915. 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,914 total housing units, 44.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Essex County, Vermont is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

Burlington is among the largest cities associated with Essex County, Vermont, with a population of 44,649.