Essex, IA Demographics

A map of Essex's Population by Race

Essex, Iowa had a population of 722 in 2020. It was 93.8% White, 0.3% Black, 0.4% Asian, 1.1% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Essex, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Essex is the 373rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Essex's White Population

677 residents of Essex identify as White, or 93.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Essex slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Essex is ranked #416 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Essex is more White than neighboring Shenandoah (90.6% White), Yorktown (88.3% White), and Coin (90.3% White). Essex is less White than neighboring Coburg (96.2% White), and Imogene (97.4% White).

Essex's Black Population

2 residents of Essex identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Essex roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Essex is ranked #472 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Essex is more Black than neighboring Coburg (0% Black), Imogene (0% Black), and Yorktown (0% Black). Essex is less Black than neighboring Coin (0.6% Black).

Essex's Asian Population

3 residents of Essex identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Essex roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Essex is ranked #309 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Essex is more Asian than neighboring Coburg (0% Asian), Imogene (0% Asian), Yorktown (0% Asian), and Coin (0% Asian). Essex is less Asian than neighboring Shenandoah (0.8% Asian).

Essex's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Essex identify as Hispanic, or 1.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Essex slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Essex is ranked #812 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Essex is more Hispanic than neighboring Coburg (0% Hispanic), Imogene (0% Hispanic), and Coin (0.6% Hispanic). Essex is less Hispanic than neighboring Shenandoah (4.5% Hispanic), and Yorktown (3.3% Hispanic).

Essex's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Essex identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Essex roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Essex is ranked #104 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Essex is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coburg (0% Native American/Other), Shenandoah (0.5% Native American/Other), Yorktown (0% Native American/Other), and Coin (0% Native American/Other). Essex is less Native American/Other than neighboring Imogene (2.6% Native American/Other).

Essex's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Essex identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Essex roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Essex is ranked #355 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Essex is more Multiracial than neighboring Imogene (0% Multiracial). Essex is less Multiracial than neighboring Coburg (3.8% Multiracial), Shenandoah (3.4% Multiracial), Yorktown (8.3% Multiracial), and Coin (8.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.