Essex County, Massachusetts
Total Population: 807,258
County Seat: Lawrence
Median Home Value
$584,000
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$99,431
Across all households
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
42.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
21.0%
65 Years and Over
18.0%
Male
48.6%
Female
51.4%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
91.0%
No Health Insurance
2.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
90.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
42.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$99,431
Mean Household Income
$136,127
Per Capita Income
$53,210
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.1%
In Labor Force (19–64)
82.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
16.0%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$584,000
Median Rent
$1,673/mo
Total Housing Units
328,460
Owner-Occupied
64.0%
Renter-Occupied
36.0%
Vacancy Rate
5.1%
Married Couple Households
47.9%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.2%
Male Householder, No Partner
15.5%
Female Householder, No Partner
29.4%
Average Household Size
2.54
Broadband Internet Access
91.4%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 25009.