Essex, IL Demographics
A map of Essex's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 770 | 91.6% |
Hispanic | 32 | 3.8% |
Multiracial | 30 | 3.6% |
Native American/Other | 6 | 0.7% |
Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
Black | 1 | 0.1% |
Essex, Illinois had a population of 841 in 2020. It was 91.6% White, 0.1% Black, 0.2% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.6% 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 1,466 places in Illinois, Essex is the 744th 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
770 residents of Essex identify as White, or 91.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Essex considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Essex is ranked #643 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Essex is more White than neighboring Braceville (90.6% White), and Godley (89.9% White). Essex is less White than neighboring East Brooklyn (93.8% White), Union Hill (94.5% White), and South Wilmington (93.5% White).
Essex's Black Population
1 residents of Essex identify as Black, or 0.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Essex less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Essex is ranked #1074 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Essex is more Black than neighboring Union Hill (0% Black), and South Wilmington (0% Black). Essex is less Black than neighboring East Brooklyn (1.3% Black), and Godley (0.9% Black).
Essex's Asian Population
2 residents of Essex identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Essex slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Essex is ranked #862 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Essex is more Asian than neighboring Braceville (0.1% Asian), East Brooklyn (0% Asian), Union Hill (0% Asian), and South Wilmington (0% Asian).
Essex's Hispanic Population
32 residents of Essex identify as Hispanic, or 3.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Essex less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Essex is ranked #616 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Essex is more Hispanic than neighboring East Brooklyn (2.5% Hispanic), and Union Hill (3.6% Hispanic). Essex is less Hispanic than neighboring Braceville (4.8% Hispanic), Godley (4.6% Hispanic), and South Wilmington (4.2% Hispanic).
Essex's Native American/Other Population
6 residents of Essex identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Essex roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Essex is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Essex is more Native American/Other than neighboring Braceville (0.1% Native American/Other), East Brooklyn (0% Native American/Other), Godley (0.5% Native American/Other), Union Hill (0% Native American/Other), and South Wilmington (0.6% Native American/Other).
Essex's Multiracial Population
30 residents of Essex identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Essex roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Essex is ranked #655 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Essex is more Multiracial than neighboring East Brooklyn (2.5% Multiracial), Union Hill (1.8% Multiracial), and South Wilmington (1.7% Multiracial). Essex is less Multiracial than neighboring Braceville (4.1% Multiracial), and Godley (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.