Essex, MD Demographics
A map of Essex's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 21,129 | 52.2% |
Black | 12,613 | 31.1% |
Hispanic | 3,245 | 8.0% |
Multiracial | 2,187 | 5.4% |
Asian | 852 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 479 | 1.2% |
Essex, Maryland had a population of 40,505 in 2020. It was 52.2% White, 31.1% Black, 2.1% Asian, 8.0% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 5.4% 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 536 places in Maryland, Essex is the 25th 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
21,129 residents of Essex identify as White, or 52.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Essex roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Essex is ranked #368 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Essex is more White than neighboring Middle River (48.8% White), Rossville (34.2% White), and Rosedale (41% White). Essex is less White than neighboring Bowleys Quarters (72.1% White), and Dundalk (62.8% White).
Essex's Black Population
12,613 residents of Essex identify as Black, or 31.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Essex roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Essex is ranked #114 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Essex is more Black than neighboring Bowleys Quarters (18% Black), and Dundalk (14% Black). Essex is less Black than neighboring Middle River (32.2% Black), Rossville (42% Black), and Rosedale (39.2% Black).
Essex's Asian Population
852 residents of Essex identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Essex roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Essex is ranked #223 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Essex is more Asian than neighboring Bowleys Quarters (1.5% Asian), and Dundalk (2% Asian). Essex is less Asian than neighboring Middle River (4.4% Asian), Rossville (10.7% Asian), and Rosedale (6.5% Asian).
Essex's Hispanic Population
3,245 residents of Essex identify as Hispanic, or 8.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Essex roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Essex is ranked #172 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Essex is more Hispanic than neighboring Bowleys Quarters (3.4% Hispanic). Essex is less Hispanic than neighboring Middle River (8.6% Hispanic), Dundalk (14.2% Hispanic), Rossville (8.1% Hispanic), and Rosedale (8.7% Hispanic).
Essex's Native American/Other Population
479 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 Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Essex is ranked #51 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Essex is more Native American/Other than neighboring Middle River (0.8% Native American/Other), Bowleys Quarters (0.7% Native American/Other), Rossville (1% Native American/Other), and Rosedale (0.8% Native American/Other).
Essex's Multiracial Population
2,187 residents of Essex identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Essex roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Essex is ranked #126 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Essex is more Multiracial than neighboring Middle River (5.2% Multiracial), Bowleys Quarters (4.3% Multiracial), Rossville (3.9% Multiracial), and Rosedale (3.8% Multiracial). Essex is less Multiracial than neighboring Dundalk (5.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.