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Essex School District
Essex School District is a elementary school district in Connecticut with a community population of 6,794. The median household income is $104,395 and the median age is 52.4.
6,794
Population
653
People / sq mi
$104,395
Median Income
52.4
Median Age
Essex School District covers 10 sq mi of land at 653.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 58.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$104,395
Median Household Income
$69,352
Per Capita Income
0.7%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$552,000
Median Home Value
$1,623
Median Rent
78.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
97.2%
High School+
54.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Essex School District serves a community with a population of 6,794 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Connecticut.
The median household income in Essex School District is $104,395, with a per capita income of $69,352. The poverty rate is 0.7%.
Essex School District is 90.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 58.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Essex School District, 97.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Essex School District is $552,000, with a median rent of $1,623. The homeownership rate is 78.1%.
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Data for Essex School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 0901500).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.