Essex County, VT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Essex County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,117 | 635,923 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9.1 | 66.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.47% | 0.40% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 51.8 | 41.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,724 | 269,357 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Essex County declined by 7.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 5,962 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Essex County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Essex County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,558 | $78,253 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.85% | 4.80% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Essex County is about 25% lower than in Vermont.
Housing
| Metric | Essex County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $107,500 | $227,771 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $914 | $1,192 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.2% | 72.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Essex County is about 9.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $914 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Essex County spend about 48 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 199 hours, about 8.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Essex County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.9 | 20.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.8 | 41.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 199 | 172 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,169 | $5,319 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,161 | 3,397 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 444 | 718 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Vermont:
Bennington County (15.8 min), Windham County (18.0 min), Rutland County (18.3 min).
Slowest:
Grand Isle County (33.1 min), Franklin County (26.2 min), Essex County (23.9 min).
The average commute time in Essex County is 24 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Vermont.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Essex County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Essex County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% | 38.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.17 | 2.30 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Vermont:
Chittenden County (0.4), Washington County (0.4), Grand Isle County (0.3).
Lowest:
Essex County (0.2), Orleans County (0.2), Franklin County (0.2).
Health
Essex County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Essex County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.8% | 11.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.2% | 15.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Vermont:
Chittenden County (0.8), Addison County (0.8), Washington County (0.8).
Lowest:
Essex County (0.8), Orleans County (0.8), Franklin County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Essex County, Vermont.
What is the population of Essex County, Vermont?
The population of Essex County, Vermont is 6,117, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Essex County, Vermont?
The population density of Essex County, Vermont is 9.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Essex County, Vermont?
The median household income in Essex County, Vermont is $58,558, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Essex County, Vermont?
The median home price in Essex County, Vermont is $107,500, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Essex County, Vermont?
The unemployment rate in Essex County, Vermont is 5.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.