County
Essex County
Virginia
10,623 population$56,520 median income8,723 voting age0 active campaigns
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Officials Representing Essex County
Congressional District Coverage
Essex County is fully within VA Congressional District 1.
Median Income
$56,520
↓ 39%vs $93,170
Bachelor's+
16.6%
↓ 61%vs 42.2%
Under 18
17.9%
↓ 18%vs 21.7%
Owner-Occupied
71.7%
↑ 7%vs 67.3%
White (non-Hispanic)
54.8%
↔ 9%vs 60.2%
Demographics
American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates
Race & Ethnicity
White54.8%
Hispanic/Latino4.6%
Black37.1%
Asian1.0%
Two or More5.1%
Other2.0%
Income & Economy
Median Household Income$56,520
Per Capita Income$37,139
Poverty Rate12.3%
Unemployment3.9%
Education
High School+84.9%
Bachelor's+16.6%
Housing
Median Home Value$238,100
Median Rent$972
Owner-Occupied71.7%
Health Insurance
Uninsured8.8%
Age Distribution
Under 1817.9%
65 and Over24.3%
Median Age47.1