Essex Village, CT

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2023 Population

2,722

0.11% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

58.2

0.683% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

3.82%

51.6% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$110,469

12% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$744,100

0.936% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,434

5.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Essex Village, CT had a population of 2.72k people with a median age of 58.2 and a median household income of $110,469. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Essex Village, CT declined from 2,725 to 2,722, a −0.11% decrease and its median household income grew from $98,611 to $110,469, a 12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Essex Village, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.86%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.76%), White (Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Essex Village, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.9% of the residents in Essex Village, CT are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Essex Village, CT was $744,100, and the homeownership rate was 90.1%.

Most people in Essex Village, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Essex Village, CT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Essex Village, CT is home to a population of 2.72k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.77% of Essex Village, CT residents were born outside of the country (266 people).

In 2023, there were 24.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.54k people) in Essex Village, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 105 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 75 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.9%

2023 Citizenship

96.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.9% of Essex Village, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Essex Village, CT was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Essex Village, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.54k ± 356
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
105 ± 86.3
Two+ (Hispanic)
75 ± 53.9

2.76%

Hispanic Population

75 people

2.76% of the people in Essex Village, CT are hispanic (75 people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
41,700 ± 4,984 people
India
40,990 ± 4,942 people
Dominican Republic
28,698 ± 4,143 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 41,700 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 40,990 and Dominican Republic with 28,698.

Foreign-Born Population

9.77%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

266 people

12.3%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

335 people

As of 2023, 9.77% of Essex Village, CT residents (266 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Essex Village, CT was 12.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
93 ± 75
Gulf War (2001-)
53 ± 85
Gulf War (1990s)
40 ± 51

Essex Village, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.75 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Essex Village, CT employs 1.43k people. The largest industries in Essex Village, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (168 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (165 people), and Construction (163 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($232,917), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($156,146), and Construction ($145,729).

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $78,304. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.501, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.43k

2023 Value

± 283

−5.1%

1 Year decline

± 30.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Essex Village, CT declined at a rate of −5.1%, from 1.51k employees to 1.43k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Essex Village, CT, are Management Occupations (392 people), Sales & Related Occupations (187 people), and Material Moving Occupations (113 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Essex Village, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (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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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.43k

2023 Value

± 283

−5.1%

1 Year decline

± 30.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Essex Village, CT declined at a rate of −5.1%, from 1.51k employees to 1.43k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Essex Village, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (168 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (165 people), and Construction (163 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Essex Village, CT, though some of these residents may live in Essex Village, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$101,442

Median earning men ± $59,486

$34,632

Median earning women ± $34,947

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($250,001), Manufacturing ($150,781), and Construction ($145,729).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Retail Trade ($147,772), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($130,583), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($80,426).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.67M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.2%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Kamala Harris with 56.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.9%), followed by Jill Stein (0.812%).

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Essex Village, CT. Showing the available data for Connecticut.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (56.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.9%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (0.812%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Kamala Harris with 56.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.9%), followed by Jill Stein (0.812%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

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 Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Connecticut

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

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

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.962% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (765k), Bachelors Degree (631k), and Some college (550k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Essex Village, CT was $744,100 in 2023, which is 2.45 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $737,200 to $744,100, a 0.936% increase. The homeownership rate in Essex Village, CT is 90.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Essex Village, CT have an average commute time of 29.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Essex Village, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$744,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$117,859

$1,153

Median Property Taxes

±$190

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Essex Village, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Essex Village, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

90.1%

Homeownership

2023

46.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 90.1% of the housing units in Essex Village, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 84.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Essex Village, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Essex Village, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$110,469

Median Household Income

± $25,688

1.28k

Number of Households

± 250

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.28k households in Essex Village, CT grew to $110,469 from the previous year's value of $98,611.

The following chart displays the households in Essex Village, CT 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Essex Village, CT is from Connecticut.

0.501

2022 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.502

2021 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2022, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.501 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0861% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (66%)
Worked At Home (24.3%)
Walked (6.94%)

In 2023, 66% of workers in Essex Village, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (24.3%) and those who walked to work (6.94%).

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.

Commute Time

29.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Essex Village, CT have a longer commute time (29.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 9.07% of the workforce in Essex Village, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.82% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Essex Village, CT (104 out of 2.72k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Essex Village, CT is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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.

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.

Health

96.6% of the population of Essex Village, CT has health coverage, with 47.9% on employee plans, 6.32% on Medicaid, 25.8% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 1.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Middlesex County, CT see 1253 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.86% decrease from the previous year (1331 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1277 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 206 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Middlesex County, CT.

1,253 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Middlesex County, CT

Primary care physicians in Middlesex County, CT see an average of 1,253 patients per year. This represents a 5.86% decrease from the previous year (1,331 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14% under 18 years, 7.38% between 18 and 34 years, 48.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 30.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.38%

Uninsured

47.9%

Employer Coverage

6.32%

Medicaid

25.8%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

1.1%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Essex Village, CT grew by 39.5% from 2.42% to 3.38%.

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

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