Essex County, VT

County

Cities in Essex County

Neighborhoods in Essex County

Beecher Falls / Bullthroat

Island Pond Historic District / East Brighton

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Essex

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.5%

Households with Children

21.3%

School Enrollment K-12

499

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.9%
School Age (5-17): 12.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.8%
Working Age (35-54): 22.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 17.2%
Seniors (65+): 27.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.3%
High School / GED: 41.3%
Some College or Associate's: 26.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.8%
Single Parents: 8.5%
Couples & Adults: 36.4%
Living Alone: 42.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
Asian: 1.0%
Black or African American: 0.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 57.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 35.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 60.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.5%
Spanish: 0.8%
European & Indo-European: 5.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.0%
Elementary (1-4): 3.9%
Middle School (5-8): 3.7%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 2.8%
Not Enrolled: 82.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources