Unified School District · VA
Essex County Public Schools
Essex County Public Schools is a unified school district in Virginia with a community population of 10,623. The median household income is $56,520 and the median age is 47.1.
10,623
Population
41
People / sq mi
$56,520
Median Income
47.1
Median Age
Essex County Public Schools covers 257 sq mi of land at 41.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 34.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$56,520
Median Household Income
$37,139
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$238,100
Median Home Value
$972
Median Rent
71.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
84.9%
High School+
16.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Essex County Public Schools serves a community with a population of 10,623 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Virginia.
The median household income in Essex County Public Schools is $56,520, with a per capita income of $37,139. The poverty rate is 6.3%.
Essex County Public Schools is 54.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 34.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Essex County Public Schools, 84.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Essex County Public Schools is $238,100, with a median rent of $972. The homeownership rate is 71.7%.
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Data for Essex County Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5101200).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.