Essex, IA is a small and quaint town located in Iowa, with a population of 852. The US population is much larger at 329,725,481 people. The population density in Essex is 490 people per square mile while the US Population Density is 93 People per Square mile. Residents of Essex have access to a variety of businesses such as R & R Auto Repair, Armadillo Antiques, Zoey's Boutique, and more. Year-round outdoor activities can be enjoyed at the city park which includes walking trails, children’s playgrounds and picnic areas. There are also many organizations that support the community such as the 4-H Club and the local Boys & Girls club. For sports fans there are many sporting events held throughout the year including Baseball League games at Jack Wilson Park and 5K runs sponsored by local businesses.
The population in Essex is 852. There are 566 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Essex is 55.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Essex is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Essex
- 43.2% are married
- 12.2% are divorced
- 20.2% are married with children
- 15.2% have children, but are single
Race in Essex
- 95.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 2.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander