Essex County, Vermont
Total Population: 5,972
County Seat: Guildhall
Median Home Value
$167,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$58,985
Across all households
Median Age
51.4 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
17.2%
65 Years and Over
26.7%
Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.6%
No Health Insurance
5.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
21.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$58,985
Mean Household Income
$76,292
Per Capita Income
$34,221
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.6%
In Labor Force (19–64)
73.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
18.9%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$167,500
Median Rent
$915/mo
Total Housing Units
4,914
Owner-Occupied
83.2%
Renter-Occupied
16.8%
Vacancy Rate
44.5%
Married Couple Households
45.4%
Cohabiting Couple Households
10.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
18.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
25.2%
Average Household Size
2.18
Broadband Internet Access
83.9%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 50009.