Essex County, Virginia

Total Population: 10,604

County Seat: Tappahannock

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Median Home Value

$228,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,481

Across all households

Median Age

47.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)53.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)37.4%
Hispanic or Latino4.3%
Two or More Races3.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

18.0%

65 Years and Over

23.6%

Male

45.5%

Female

54.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.8%

No Health Insurance

10.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,481

Mean Household Income

$75,330

Per Capita Income

$32,839

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

64.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$228,600

Median Rent

$967/mo

Total Housing Units

5,785

Owner-Occupied

68.9%

Renter-Occupied

31.1%

Vacancy Rate

24.0%

Married Couple Households

46.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.3%

Average Household Size

2.38

Broadband Internet Access

78.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 51057.