Essex County, Massachusetts

Total Population: 807,258

County Seat: Lawrence

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)65.9%
Hispanic or Latino23.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)3.4%
Two or More Races3.2%
Other Race0.7%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

42.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.