Essex, Maryland
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Essex, Maryland, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Essex | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 40,580 | 6,206,011 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $67,168 | $103,678 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 39.4 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.9% | 43.4% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $258,900 | $419,900 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,319 | $1,705 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 8.3% | 16.6% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.3% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 29.4 | 31.1 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 7.5% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 37.8% | 46.2% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Essex, Maryland
| Statistic | Essex | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 54.7% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.2% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 29.2% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 1.5% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 6.9% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 60.6 | 67.7 | 61.4 |
Age in Essex, Maryland
| Statistic | Essex | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 41.8 | 39.4 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 21.8% | 22.2% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 8.8% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 11.1% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 12.3% | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 28.0% | 25.9% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 18.0% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Essex, Maryland
| Statistic | Essex | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 16,053 | 2,362,928 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 60.8% | 65.0% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 28.0% | 30.6% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 23.1% | 18.8% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 33.0% | 28.7% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 36.3% | 36.2% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Essex, Maryland
| Statistic | Essex | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $35,849 | $52,979 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 15.5% | 11.2% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.5% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 7.5% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 30.6% | 21.0% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 17.6% | 11.2% | n/a |
Housing in Essex, Maryland
| Statistic | Essex | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 17,128 | 2,560,784 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 38.9% | 51.2% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 19.5% | 22.6% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 6.3% | 7.7% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,965.0 | 1,979.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.7% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 33.8% | 30.8% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $3,007 | $4,093 | n/a |
Education in Essex, Maryland
| Statistic | Essex | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 13.7% | 8.9% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 39.8% | 23.4% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 26.5% | 24.3% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.9% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 7.1% | 20.8% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Essex, Maryland
| Statistic | Essex | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 65.2% | 67.1% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 73.1% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 4.1% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 16.8% | 18.3% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 9.7% | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 11.3% | 8.8% | n/a |
Origins and language in Essex, Maryland
| Statistic | Essex | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 73.2% | 46.8% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 5.4% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 2.9% | 7.5% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 89.6% | 78.9% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 4.6% | 9.6% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 8.4% | 16.9% | 16.7% |