Essex, MO is a small town located in the eastern portion of Missouri with a population of 467 people according to the latest census. It has a population density of 1,547 people per square mile, which is significantly less than the US average of 93 people per square mile. There are several businesses located in Essex, such as Dave's Auto Repair & Towing and David's Pizza House, as well as churches like Essex United Church of Christ and organizations such as the Essex Community Club. The nearby Mark Twain National Forest provides plenty of outdoor activities throughout the year including hiking trails, fishing spots, and camping grounds. Every summer the town hosts an annual festival featuring local vendors selling homemade goods and a variety of food options. Other sporting events include softball tournaments at Victory Park and baseball games at Mark Twain High School ball fields.
The population in Essex is 467. There are 1,616 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Essex is 39.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Essex is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Essex
- 52.9% are married
- 12.8% are divorced
- 38.0% are married with children
- 8.0% have children, but are single
Race in Essex
- 94.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander