Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,623 (100%) |
| Population Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 58 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $56,520 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,139 |
| Median Home Value | $238,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,811 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,190 (54.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,257 (21.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,364 (23.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,447 |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Family Households | 2,485 (55.9%) |
The table below compares Essex County to the other 133 counties / independent cities and county equivalents in Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 116 | 14th |
| Population Density | # 108 | 20th |
| Median Household Income | # 103 | 23rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 75 | 45th |
| Diversity Index | # 29 | 79th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
