Essex County, New York
County
Overview
- County Name
- Essex County
- State
- New York
- FIPS Code
- 36031
- State FIPS
- 36
- County FIPS
- 031
Geography
- Land Area
- 1794.12 sq mi
- Water Area
- 122.14 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1916.27 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.109601
- Longitude
- -73.778431
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 36,219
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 30,528
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,441 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 779 | 2.2% |
| White | 33,982 | 93.8% |
| Black | 683 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 166 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 59 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 29,930 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 596 | 2.0% |
| White | 28,671 | 93.9% |
| Black | 749 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 253 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 263 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 36,973
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $72,890
- Poverty Rate
- 10.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,926
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 34,284 | 92.7% |
| Black | 817 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 234 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 24,807
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,454 | 30.0% |
| Republican | 10,242 | 41.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,359 | 21.6% |
| Other | 4 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 12,180 | 49.1% |
| Female | 12,626 | 50.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,602 | 87.1% |
| Hispanic | 441 | 1.8% |
| Black | 92 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 126 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,141
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,271 | 61.4% |
| Hispanic | 244 | 55.3% |
| Black | 53 | 57.6% |
| Asian | 69 | 54.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,487 | 61.5% |
| Female | 7,653 | 60.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,633 (26.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 9,543 (32.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 25,484
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $249,203
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $989
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 13.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.