Essex County Summary

Life in Essex County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Essex County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Essex County:

  • The population in Essex County is 806,103.

  • The median home value in Essex County is $636,478.

  • The median income in Essex County is $94,378.

  • The median rent in Essex County is $1,580.

  • The unemployment rate in Essex County is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Essex County is 9.7%.

  • The average high in Essex County is 59.7° and there are 98.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Essex County

List Of Cities & Towns in Essex County

Lynn, MA Population 100,653

Lawrence, MA Population 88,067

Haverhill, MA Population 67,273

Peabody, MA Population 54,204

Methuen Town, MA Population 52,812

Salem, MA Population 44,541

Beverly, MA Population 42,414

Gloucester, MA Population 29,830

Saugus, MA Population 28,566

Danvers, MA Population 27,910

Marblehead, MA Population 20,350

Newburyport, MA Population 18,356

Amesbury Town, MA Population 17,279

Swampscott, MA Population 15,125

Lynnfield, MA Population 12,925

Andover, MA Population 9,419

Salisbury, MA Population 5,269

Rockport, MA Population 4,943

Ipswich, MA Population 4,872

Nahant, MA Population 3,336

Topsfield, MA Population 2,799

Boxford, MA Population 2,714

Essex, MA Population 1,880

Rowley, MA Population 1,642

Map Of Essex County

Essex County, MA Weather

  • The average high in Essex County is 59.7°.

  • There are 79.77 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 98.8 inches of rain each year with 16.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:54 hours of sun each day in Essex County.

StatEssex County
Mean High59.7
Nice Days79.77
Rainfall98.8
Snowfall16.8
Sunny_hours4:54
59.7°
Average High
98.8
Inches of Rain

Essex County Photos

Rose Garden At Lynch Park
Source: Wikipedia User Elizabeth B. Thomsen | CC BY-SA 3.0
Old Balch Housec Beverlyc Ma
Source: Public Domain
Nik Caner Medley   Estudiantes   A
Source: Wikipedia User Barcex | CC BY-SA 3.0
William Howard Taft As Chief Justice Scotus
Source: Public Domain
Angie Miller Performing
Source: Wikipedia User Matthew Woitunski | CC BY-SA 3.0
Veterans Memorial Bridge
Source: Wikipedia User Fletcher6 | CC BY-SA 3.0

Essex County Demographics

Population over time in Essex County

The current population in Essex County is 806,103. The population has increased 2.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 804,598 2.2%
2021 787,038 0.4%
2020 783,676 -

Gender in Essex County

  • Essex County is 51.4% female with 413,959 female residents.

  • Essex County is 48.6% male with 392,144 male residents.

Female
51.4% (413,959)
Male
48.6% (392,144)
Gender Essex County MA USA
Female 51.4% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 48.6% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Essex County

Essex County is:

  • 66.9% White with 539,047 White residents.

  • 3.4% African American with 27,648 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 385 American Indian residents.

  • 3.4% Asian with 27,727 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 183 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 5,102 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 23,005 Two Or More residents.

  • 22.7% Hispanic with 183,006 Hispanic residents.

White
66.9% (539,047)
African American
3.4% (27,648)
American Indian
0.0% (385)
Asian
3.4% (27,727)
Hawaiian
0.0% (183)
Other
0.6% (5,102)
Two Or More
2.9% (23,005)
Hispanic
22.7% (183,006)

Table: Essex County By Race

Race Essex County MA USA
White 66.9% 68.9% 58.9%
African American 3.4% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 3.4% 6.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 1.0% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 3.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 22.7% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Essex County, Massachusetts

  • 4.1% of households in Essex County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.0% of households in Essex County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Essex County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Essex County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Essex County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Essex County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Essex County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Essex County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Essex County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Essex County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.1% (33,329)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.0% (32,380)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.0% (48,393)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.7% (46,017)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.0% (64,478)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.7% (102,054)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.0% (96,661)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.7% (142,983)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.4% (91,748)
$200,000 or more
18.4% (148,055)
Income Essex County MA USA
Less than $10,000 4.1% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.0% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.0% 5.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.7% 5.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.0% 7.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.7% 12.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% 11.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.7% 17.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.4% 11.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 18.4% 19.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Essex County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Essex County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Essex County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 24.0% of adults in Essex County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Essex County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Essex County completed associate's degree.

  • 25.0% of adults in Essex County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Essex County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Essex County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Essex County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (40,305)
9-12th Grade
5% (40,305)
High School / GED
24% (193,464)
Some College
16% (128,976)
Associate's Degree
8% (64,488)
Bachelor's Degree
25% (201,525)
Master's Degree
13% (104,793)
Professional Degree
2% (16,122)
Doctorate Degree
2% (16,122)
Education Essex County MA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 6%
High School / GED 24% 23% 26%
Some College 16% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 25% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 13% 15% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 3% 2%

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