Essex, VT County is a popular destination for year-round outdoor activities and events. With a population of just under 6,000 and a population density of 9 people per square mile, it's easy to understand why residents and visitors alike enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Local businesses in Essex include The Essex Outlets, which offers great deals on designer goods and clothing items; Vermont Ski & Ride which provides ski equipment rentals; and Big Onion Pub & Brewery which serves up craft beers as well as mouth-watering food. Other local organizations include the Catamount Arts Center which offers performing arts classes such as ballet and musical theatre; the Winooski Valley Park District which offers outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails; and the Essex Historical Society Museum which celebrates the history of Essex with exhibits about its past. Sports fans can also come out to watch the local baseball team, the Vermont Lake Monsters, who play their home games at Centennial Field in Burlington.
The population in Essex County is 5,972. There are 9 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Essex County is 51.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Essex County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Essex County
- 54.4% are married
- 13.5% are divorced
- 23.5% are married with children
- 14.8% have children, but are single
Race in Essex County
- 95.6% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander