Essex, Iowa

Population Data for Essex, IA:

Population – 1620
Male – 50.68 %
Female – 49.32 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 97.65 %
Hispanic – 2.22 %
African American – 0.00 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.68 %
Asian – 0.00 %

Geographic Data for Essex, Iowa:

Population Density – 16.17 per sq. mi
Elevation – 1009 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Essex:

In Elementary School – 173 (47.40 %)
In High School – 106 (29.04 %)
In College – 28 (7.67 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 100 (9.34 %)
Associate’s Degree – 66 (6.16 %)
Some College, No Degree – 242 (22.60 %)
High School Graduate – 518 (48.37 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 43 (4.01 %)

Employment and Household Data for Essex, IA:

Percentage of People Employed – 64.06 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.36 %
Unemployment Level – 3.56 %

Median Household Income – $37,188.00
Average Household Size – 2.50

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 18.05 %
2 Vehicles – 38.54 %
3 or more Vehicles – 29.80 %

Average Cost to Rent in Essex - $369 per month