Essex, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
373
Population
1,286/sq mi density
$63,854
Median Income
$27,829 per capita
$115,600
Home Value
$159,666 Zillow
$625
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,854 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
373
Census 2023
Population Density
1,286
per square mile
Land Area
0.3
square miles (0.8 km²)
Median Age
44.8 yrs
15% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 98.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
98.1%
Black
0%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
100%
Spanish
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
16.1%
168% above US avg (6%)
Disability
18.0%
38% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
81.0%
11% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
19.0%
121% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 373 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,286 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 44.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.2% |
| Female | 48.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 98.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.0% |
| Veterans | 16.1% |
| Disability | 18.0% |
| Health Insurance | 81.0% |
| Uninsured | 19.0% |
| Broadband Access | 95.2% |