Essex County, Vermont
County
Overview
- County Name
- Essex County
- State
- Vermont
- FIPS Code
- 50009
- State FIPS
- 50
- County FIPS
- 009
Geography
- Land Area
- 662.37 sq mi
- Water Area
- 11.08 sq mi
- Total Area
- 673.45 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.724021
- Longitude
- -71.732736
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 5,916
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 4,920
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,820 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 1.6% |
| White | 5,599 | 94.6% |
| Black | 4 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 42 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,822 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 94 | 1.9% |
| White | 4,656 | 94.6% |
| Black | 15 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 126 | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 5,982
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,679
- Poverty Rate
- 13.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 828
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,606 | 93.7% |
| Black | 4 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 62 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,358
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,155 | 49.4% |
| Republican | 1,276 | 29.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 927 | 21.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,127 | 48.8% |
| Female | 2,167 | 49.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,914 | 89.8% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 1.6% |
| Black | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,087
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,891 | 48.3% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 42.6% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 4 | 36.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,017 | 47.8% |
| Female | 1,045 | 48.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,645 (35.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 988 (21.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,952
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $177,926
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,007
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.0%
- Work From Home
- 10.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.