Statistics for Essex County
Latest official figures for Essex County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 826,653 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 41.2 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 8,632 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 7,079 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 10.45 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 8.57 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 4.6 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 9.3 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 101,883 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 60,732.7 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 1.3 % | 2024 |