Essex County, Virginia
Total Population: 10,604
County Seat: Tappahannock
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
85.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
17.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.