Essex County, New York

Total Population: 37,077

County Seat: Elizabethtown

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Median Home Value

$200,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$70,215

Across all households

Median Age

49.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

31.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.7%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.1%
Two or More Races2.1%
Other Race0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

15.9%

65 Years and Over

25.7%

Male

51.5%

Female

48.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.9%

No Health Insurance

4.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

31.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$70,215

Mean Household Income

$92,245

Per Capita Income

$40,807

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$200,000

Median Rent

$890/mo

Total Housing Units

25,318

Owner-Occupied

78.1%

Renter-Occupied

21.9%

Vacancy Rate

36.6%

Married Couple Households

46.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.6%

Average Household Size

2.18

Broadband Internet Access

89.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 36031.