Essex County, New York
Total Population: 37,077
County Seat: Elizabethtown
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
31.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.