Essex County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Essex County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51057
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 057
Geography
- Land Area
- 257.35 sq mi
- Water Area
- 28.88 sq mi
- Total Area
- 286.23 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.936389
- Longitude
- -76.933747
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 10,321
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 8,571
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,894 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 433 | 4.2% |
| White | 5,777 | 56.0% |
| Black | 3,723 | 36.1% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,293 | 96.8% |
| Hispanic | 275 | 3.2% |
| White | 4,961 | 57.9% |
| Black | 3,103 | 36.2% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 110 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 10,623
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,013
- Poverty Rate
- 12.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,296
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,819 | 54.8% |
| Black | 3,941 | 37.1% |
| Asian | 107 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,854
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,477 | 44.3% |
| Republican | 2,389 | 30.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,988 | 25.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,619 | 46.1% |
| Female | 4,235 | 53.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,923 | 49.9% |
| Hispanic | 183 | 2.3% |
| Black | 3,282 | 41.8% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,085
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,180 | 55.6% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 32.2% |
| Black | 1,588 | 48.4% |
| Asian | 31 | 45.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,842 | 50.9% |
| Female | 2,243 | 53.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,928 (37.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,300 (16.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,811
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $238,430
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,053
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.5%
- Work From Home
- 10.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 21.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.