2023 ACS Census Data · Population 807,258
Essex County is a large county in Massachusetts with a population of 807,258. The median household income is $99,431, 53% above the national average. The poverty rate is 9.4%, median home value is $584,000, and 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 76% above the national average.
Population
807,258
2023 estimate
Rank #77 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$99,431
Household
Rank #154 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$584,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #76 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
42.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #202 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
18.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
28.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
3% above Massachusetts avg·53% above national avg
Poverty Rate
2% above Massachusetts avg·37% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% above Massachusetts avg·18% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$53,210
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
9.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
67.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
1% below Massachusetts avg·179% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
7% above Massachusetts avg·80% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below Massachusetts avg·12% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
6% below Massachusetts avg·59% below national avg
Housing Units
328,460
Households
311,676
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,807
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
29 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
6% below Massachusetts avg·76% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% below Massachusetts avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
3.3%
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