Essex County, Massachusetts
County
Overview
- County Name
- Essex County
- State
- Massachusetts
- FIPS Code
- 25009
- State FIPS
- 25
- County FIPS
- 009
Geography
- Land Area
- 492.51 sq mi
- Water Area
- 335.98 sq mi
- Total Area
- 828.49 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.642708
- Longitude
- -70.864909
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 744,238
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 583,294
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 594,813 | 79.9% |
| Hispanic | 149,424 | 20.1% |
| White | 530,129 | 71.2% |
| Black | 25,733 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 22,956 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 353 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 173 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,837 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 488,056 | 83.7% |
| Hispanic | 95,241 | 16.3% |
| White | 442,149 | 75.8% |
| Black | 22,381 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 20,328 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,250 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 174 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,097 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 813,054
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $112,832
- Poverty Rate
- 9.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 74,710
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 551,107 | 67.8% |
| Black | 32,753 | 4.0% |
| Asian | 29,493 | 3.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 531,220
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 142,234 | 26.8% |
| Republican | 48,256 | 9.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 334,815 | 63.0% |
| Other | 2,885 | 0.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 247,064 | 46.5% |
| Female | 280,492 | 52.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 359,050 | 67.6% |
| Hispanic | 85,936 | 16.2% |
| Black | 6,261 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 14,422 | 2.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 274,469
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 211,831 | 59.0% |
| Hispanic | 22,707 | 26.4% |
| Black | 2,041 | 32.6% |
| Asian | 5,219 | 36.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 126,754 | 51.3% |
| Female | 147,232 | 52.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 121,927 (21.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 246,169 (42.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 329,776
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $608,116
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,841
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 67.5%
- Public Transit
- 3.6%
- Work From Home
- 16.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.