Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Essex, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

413

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93%384

Hispanic/Latino

4.8%20

Two or More

1.9%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.2%30

High School Diploma

35.8%105

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%25

Some College (1+ yr)

5.5%16

Associate's Degree

8.2%24

Bachelor's Degree

4.4%13

Master's Degree

0.7%2

HS or Higher

73.4%

BA or Higher

5.1%

Graduate+

0.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$108,700

Median Renti

$694

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.7%123

Renter-Occupied

31.3%56

Total Units

264

Homeownership

68.7%

Vacancy Rate

32.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%4

$50K–$100K

36.6%45

$100K–$150K

29.3%36

$150K–$200K

10.6%13

$200K–$300K

6.5%8

$300K–$500K

13.8%17

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%3

2010–2019

4.2%11

2000–2009

1.9%5

1990–1999

3%8

1980–1989

35.6%94

1970–1979

9.5%25

1960–1969

15.2%40

1950–1959

2.7%7

1940–1949

2.3%6

1939 or earlier

24.6%65

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.8%116

Electricity

34.1%61

Wood

1.1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,536

Mean Household Incomei

$56,999

Per Capita Incomei

$24,677

Poverty Ratei

24.5%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

245

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.2%20

$10K–$15K

7.3%13

$15K–$20K

3.9%7

$20K–$25K

4.5%8

$25K–$30K

5%9

$35K–$40K

1.7%3

$40K–$45K

1.7%3

$45K–$50K

4.5%8

$50K–$60K

6.7%12

$60K–$75K

30.7%55

$75K–$100K

14.5%26

$100K–$125K

2.8%5

$125K–$150K

1.7%3

$150K–$200K

2.8%5

$200K+

1.1%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

239

Avg. Commutei

20.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

241

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

45(13.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

78.5%Insured

21.5%Uninsured