Essex, MO Demographics

A map of Essex's Population by Race

Essex, Missouri had a population of 403 in 2020. It was 94.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.0% 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 1,082 places in Missouri, Essex is the 549th 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

382 residents of Essex identify as White, or 94.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Essex larger than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Essex is ranked #123 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Essex is more White than neighboring Penermon (11.8% White), Grayridge (90.8% White), Bloomfield (93.7% White), Dexter (91% White), and Baker (66.7% White).

Essex's Black Population

0 residents of Essex identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Essex slightly less than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Essex is ranked #725 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Essex is less Black than neighboring Penermon (84.3% Black), Grayridge (1.1% Black), Bloomfield (0.9% Black), and Dexter (1.1% Black).

Essex's Asian Population

1 residents of Essex identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Essex roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Essex is ranked #508 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Essex is more Asian than neighboring Penermon (0% Asian), Grayridge (0% Asian), and Baker (0% Asian). Essex is less Asian than neighboring Bloomfield (0.4% Asian), and Dexter (0.6% Asian).

Essex's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Essex identify as Hispanic, or 0.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Essex roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Essex is ranked #972 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Essex is less Hispanic than neighboring Penermon (2% Hispanic), Grayridge (4.6% Hispanic), Bloomfield (1.7% Hispanic), Dexter (3.2% Hispanic), and Baker (33.3% Hispanic).

Essex's Native American/Other Population

3 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 Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Essex is ranked #452 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Essex is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bloomfield (0.1% Native American/Other), Dexter (0.3% Native American/Other), and Baker (0% Native American/Other). Essex is less Native American/Other than neighboring Penermon (2% Native American/Other), and Grayridge (3.4% Native American/Other).

Essex's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Essex identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Essex roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Essex is ranked #674 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Essex is more Multiracial than neighboring Penermon (0% Multiracial), Grayridge (0% Multiracial), Bloomfield (3.4% Multiracial), Dexter (3.8% Multiracial), and Baker (0% Multiracial).

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