Essex County Demographics
A map of Essex County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,871 | 55.4% |
Black | 3,743 | 35.3% |
Multiracial | 450 | 4.2% |
Hispanic | 369 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 104 | 1.0% |
Asian | 62 | 0.6% |
Essex County, Virginia had a population of 10,599 in 2020. It was 55.4% White, 35.3% Black, 0.6% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Essex County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Essex County is the 115th most populous county of the 133 counties in Virginia.
Essex County's White Population
5,871 residents of Essex County identify as White, or 55.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Essex County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Essex County is ranked #101 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Essex County is less White than neighboring Richmond County (62.4% White), Westmoreland County (63.6% White), King and Queen County (67.5% White), King William County (75.8% White), and King George County (70% White).
Essex County's Black Population
3,743 residents of Essex County identify as Black, or 35.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Essex County larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Essex County is ranked #21 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Essex County is more Black than neighboring Richmond County (27.1% Black), Westmoreland County (24.2% Black), King and Queen County (23.6% Black), King William County (14.5% Black), and King George County (14.7% Black).
Essex County's Asian Population
62 residents of Essex County identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Essex County slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Essex County is ranked #85 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Essex County is more Asian than neighboring Richmond County (0.5% Asian), and King and Queen County (0.3% Asian). Essex County is less Asian than neighboring Westmoreland County (0.8% Asian), King William County (0.7% Asian), and King George County (1.5% Asian).
Essex County's Hispanic Population
369 residents of Essex County identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Essex County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Essex County is ranked #79 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Essex County is more Hispanic than neighboring King and Queen County (2.8% Hispanic), and King William County (2.7% Hispanic). Essex County is less Hispanic than neighboring Richmond County (6.7% Hispanic), Westmoreland County (5.7% Hispanic), and King George County (5.9% Hispanic).
Essex County's Native American/Other Population
104 residents of Essex County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Essex County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Essex County is ranked #22 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Essex County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richmond County (0.2% Native American/Other), and Westmoreland County (0.8% Native American/Other). Essex County is less Native American/Other than neighboring King and Queen County (1.6% Native American/Other), King William County (2% Native American/Other), and King George County (1.2% Native American/Other).
Essex County's Multiracial Population
450 residents of Essex County identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Essex County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Essex County is ranked #54 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Essex County is more Multiracial than neighboring Richmond County (3.1% Multiracial). Essex County is less Multiracial than neighboring Westmoreland County (4.9% Multiracial), King William County (4.3% Multiracial), and King George County (6.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.