Essex County, VT

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2019 Population

6,200

0.129% 1-year decline

US Senator

Patrick Leahy

Democratic Party

US Senator

Bernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Representative

Peter Welch

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

50.9

0.992% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

13.4%

8.26% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$44,349

8.05% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$136,600

3.72% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

2,798

1.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Essex County, VT had a population of 6.2k people with a median age of 50.9 and a median household income of $44,349. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Essex County, VT declined from 6,208 to 6,200, a −0.129% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,045 to $44,349, a 8.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Essex County, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.4%), White (Hispanic) (1.16%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.984%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.484%). 0% of the households in Essex County, VT speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.7% of the residents in Essex County, VT are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Essex County, VT was $136,600, and the homeownership rate was 81.2%. Most people in Essex County, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Essex County, VT was 2 cars per household.

Essex County, VT borders Coos County, NH, Grafton County, NH, Caledonia County, VT, and Orleans County, VT.

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Diversity

Essex County, VT is home to a population of 6.2k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.1% of Essex County, VT residents were born outside of the country (254 people).

In 2019, there were 68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.91k people) in Essex County, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 87 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 72 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Essex County, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.91k ± 7
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
87 ± 40.2
White (Hispanic)
72 ± 13

1.39%

Hispanic Population

86 people

1.39% of the people in Essex County, VT are hispanic (86 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Essex County, VT as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.1%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

254 people

3.54%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

220 people

As of 2019, 4.1% of Essex County, VT residents (254 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Essex County, VT was 3.54%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Essex County, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.4

In 2019, the median age of all people in Essex County, VT was 50.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 50, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 67. But people in Essex County, VT are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Essex County, VT residents was 50.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Vermont.

Most Common Origin

Canada
5,222 ± 1,767 people
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1,750 ± 1,026 people
China
1,467 ± 939 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 5,222 Vermont residents, followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina with 1,750 and China with 1,467.

Citizenship

98.7%

2019 Citizenship

98.8%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.7% of Essex County, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Essex County, VT was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Essex County, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
287 ± 45
Korea
84 ± 32
Gulf War (2001-)
57 ± 29

Essex County, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.42 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Vermont. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Vermont, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Vermont (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Vermont. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Vermont.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Vermont across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Essex County, VT is $44,349. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Essex County, VT was Census Tract 9501 with a value of $44,706, followed by Census Tract 9505 and Census Tract 9502, with respective values of $44,485 and $41,964.

Males in Vermont have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,789. The income inequality in Vermont (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Essex County, VT employs 2.8k people. The largest industries in Essex County, VT are Health Care & Social Assistance (475 people), Manufacturing (415 people), and Retail Trade (390 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($66,750), Public Administration ($48,333), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($43,750).

Wages

Median Household Income

$44,349

2019 value

± $3,355

8.05%

1 Year Growth

± 9.22%

Households in Essex County, VT have a median annual income of $44,349, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $41,045 in 2018, which represents a 8.05% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Essex County, VT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Vermont.

$61,881

Average Male Salary in Vermont

± $3,865

$51,789

Average Female Salary in Vermont

± $3,268

In 2019, full-time male employees in Vermont made 1.19 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Vermont by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Vermont.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Vermont

White
$48,353 ± $2,258
Asian
$44,845 ± $17,200
Two or More Races
$40,338 ± $17,640

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Vermont workers was White. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Vermont.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Vermont by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Essex County, VT is from Vermont.

0.444

2019 Wage GINI in Vermont

0.445

2018 Wage GINI in Vermont

In 2019, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0532% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Vermont across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9501
Census Tract 9505
Census Tract 9502

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Essex County, VT was Census Tract 9501 with a value of $44,706, followed by Census Tract 9505 and Census Tract 9502, with respective values of $44,485 and $41,964.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Essex County, VT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Essex County, VT (828 out of 6.19k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
735 ± 98
Black
61 ± 65
Native American
13 ± 63

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Essex County, VT is White, followed by Black and Native American.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

2.8k

2019 Value

± 180

1.12%

1 Year growth

± 9.05%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Essex County, VT grew at a rate of 1.12%, from 2.77k employees to 2.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Essex County, VT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (323 people), Production Occupations (296 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (237 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Essex County, VT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Essex County, VT, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (323 people), Production Occupations (296 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (237 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Essex County, VT has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (3.24 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.87 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.71 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Essex County, VT, by median earnings, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($72,083), Protective Service Occupations ($69,231), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($69,231).

Industries

Employment by Industries

2.8k

2019 Value

± 180

1.12%

1 Year growth

± 9.05%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Essex County, VT grew at a rate of 1.12%, from 2.77k employees to 2.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Essex County, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (475 people), Manufacturing (415 people), and Retail Trade (390 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Essex County, VT, though some of these residents may live in Essex County, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Essex County, VT, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (475 people), Manufacturing (415 people), and Retail Trade (390 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Essex County, VT has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3.24 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.48 times), and Construction (1.46 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Essex County, VT, by median earnings, are Utilities ($66,750), Public Administration ($48,333), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($43,750).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Vermont product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $5.55B, followed by Electronics ($4.22B) and Pharmaceuticals ($3.61B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Vermont products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Vermont.

$34.8B

2018 Value in Vermont

$161B

Projected 2045 Value in Vermont

363% growth

In 2018, total outbound Vermont trade was $34.8B. This is expected to increase 363% to $161B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Vermont trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$4.51B
Massachusetts
$3.37B
Connecticut
$1.96B

In 2018, the top outbound Vermont domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $4.51B, followed by Massachusetts with $3.37B and Connecticut and $1.96B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Vermont shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Essex County, VT went to Donald J. Trump with 51.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (34.8%), followed by Other (13.7%). The most partisan county was Chittenden County, VT with 65.7% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders are the senators currently representing the state of Vermont. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Essex County, VT is currently represented by Peter Welch in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.5%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (34.8%)
Democratic Party
Other (13.7%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Donald J. Trump with 51.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (34.8%), followed by Other (13.7%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Vermont for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Vermont.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Essex County, VT

51.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Vermont

Chittenden County, VT
65.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Windham County, VT
63.4% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Washington County, VT
59.8% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Vermont was Chittenden County, VT with 65.7% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Vermont colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Vermont

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Patrick Leahy

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 1975

Bernie Sanders

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders are the senators currently representing Vermont.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Vermont over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Essex County, VT

Peter Welch

Vermont at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Essex County, VT is currently represented by Peter Welch (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Essex County, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Essex County, VT was $136,600 in 2019, which is 0.568 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $131,700 to $136,600, a 3.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Essex County, VT is 81.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Essex County, VT have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Essex County, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$136,600

2019 Median

± $8,976

$131,700

2018 Median

± $8,573

In 2019, the median property value in Essex County, VT grew to to $136,600 from the previous year's value of $131,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Essex County, VT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Essex County, VT the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,349

Median Household Income

± $3,355

2.74k

Number of Households

± 178

In 2019, the median household income of the 2.74k households in Essex County, VT grew to $44,349 from the previous year's value of $41,045.

The following chart displays the households in Essex County, VT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Essex County, VT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Essex County, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

81.2%

2019 Homeownership

80.2%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 81.2% of the housing units in Essex County, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Essex County, VT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

26 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Essex County, VT have a longer commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 4.37% of the workforce in Essex County, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Essex County, VT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (79.9%)
Carpooled (9.35%)
Worked At Home (6.21%)

In 2019, 79.9% of workers in Essex County, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.35%) and those who worked at home (6.21%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Essex County, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Essex County, VT have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

96.1% of the population of Essex County, VT has health coverage, with 31.8% on employee plans, 26.2% on Medicaid, 17.7% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 4.82% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Vermont was $10,190 in 2014. This is a 2.73% increase from the previous year ($9,919).

Primary care physicians in Essex County, VT see 6250 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.321% increase from the previous year (6230 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2054 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2054 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Essex County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (13%). Additionally, Franklin County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (34.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

6,250 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Essex County, VT

Primary care physicians in Essex County, VT see an average of 6,250 patients per year. This represents a 0.321% increase from the previous year (6,230 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Essex County, VT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

$10,190

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Vermont

$5,313

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,917

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,231

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Vermont (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.73%, from $9,919 to $10,190.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.87%

Uninsured

31.8%

Employer Coverage

26.2%

Medicaid

17.7%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

4.82%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Essex County, VT declined by 15.4% from 4.57% to 3.87%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Essex County, VT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.