Essex, CT is a small, bustling town located in the northeast of the United States. It has a population of 6,725 people with a population density of 638 people per square mile. While it is much smaller than the US population density of 93 people per square mile, Essex offers its residents plenty to do and see. The town features numerous local businesses like The Griswold Inn, which has been serving locals since 1776 and specializes in fresh seafood cuisine, and The Copper Beech Inn where guests can enjoy farm-to-table dishes in an elegant setting. Year-round outdoor activities range from kayaking down the Connecticut River or horseback riding at Shallowbrook Farm to hiking through Haddam Meadows State Park or biking along the Airline Trail. There are also several organizations dedicated to protecting natural resources like the Essex Land Trust and Connecticut River Conservancy. Finally, locals can take part in sporting events like golfing at Blackledge Country Club or skiing at Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort.
The population in Essex is 6,725. There are 647 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Essex is 53.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Essex is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Essex
- 57.2% are married
- 14.8% are divorced
- 30.6% are married with children
- 7.3% have children, but are single
Race in Essex
- 89.5% are White
- 3.3% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander