Essex, MA is a small coastal town located in northeastern Massachusetts. It has a population of 3,674 people and a population density of 273.69 people per square mile. There are many local businesses in Essex, such as the Hellcat Cafe which serves delicious coffee and pastries, and the Puritan’s Pride Gift Shop which offers a wide variety of unique gifts and souvenirs. Year-round outdoor activities in Essex include swimming at Crane Beach, kayaking on the Ipswich River, biking along the Old Beach Road Bike Trail, and hiking through Willowdale State Forest. In addition to these recreational activities, Essex has several demographic organizations such as The Essex County Community Foundation which focuses on creating positive long-term changes for the community. Local sporting events include baseball games with The Essex Clippers baseball team and races hosted by The Wicked Running Club.
The population in Essex is 3,674. There are 263 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Essex is 43.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Essex is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Essex
- 57.4% are married
- 9.7% are divorced
- 37.8% are married with children
- 5.9% have children, but are single
Race in Essex
- 98.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander