Essex, NY County is a beautiful and bustling county located in upstate New York. It has a population of 37,501 and a population density of 21 people per square mile. The area boasts many different types of businesses from local farmer’s markets to independent restaurants. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting and more. Other organizations in the county include the Essex County Historical Society and the Essex County Parks & Recreation Department which offer educational programs and other events throughout the year. Local sporting events include the Lake Placid Ironman triathlon held annually during the summer months as well as countless skiing competitions hosted at Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington.
The population in Essex County is 37,501. There are 21 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Essex County is 48.3, 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
- 50.2% are married
- 9.9% are divorced
- 26.4% are married with children
- 12.7% have children, but are single
Race in Essex County
- 91.8% are White
- 2.9% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 3.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander