Statistics for Essex County
Latest official figures for Essex County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 896,379 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 37.7 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 9,826 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 5,996 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 10.99 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 6.71 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 5.7 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 13.4 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 80,789 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 76,179.5 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 3 % | 2024 |