Essex, NY is a small village located in Essex County with a population of 598 people. This small village is home to many local businesses such as The Village Inn Restaurant, Lake Placid Pub & Brewery, and Bobcat Cafe & Bar. There are many year-round outdoor activities for locals and visitors alike such as fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing at Whiteface Mountain. Some other organizations in the area include the Adirondack Theatre Festival and the Adirondack International Speedway for all your racing needs. If you’re a sports fan then you’ll be glad to hear Essex hosts high school basketball tournaments as well as an annual softball tournament each summer. With its small-town charm and cultural activities there's something for everyone in Essex!
The population in Essex is 598. There are 19 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Essex is 59.3, 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
- 63.9% are married
- 9.1% are divorced
- 18.6% are married with children
- 11.4% have children, but are single
Race in Essex
- 98.8% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander