Essex County, VA
Living in Essex County
Bikeability6
Walkability24
Commute15
Public Transit7
Affordability73
Public Safety73
Airports75
Hospitals54
Colleges83
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+97 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated
65%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black39%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate38%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$5.7k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military1%
Sales and office30%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$203kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$666Median Monthly Rent+$84 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas9%
Utility gas3%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Essex County
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in Essex County
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Essex County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding39
Tornado24
Coastal Flooding19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Essex County, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Essex County, VA
Tappahannock Junior Academy
5 miles, SE
St Margaret's School
5 miles, E
Aylett Country Day School
9 miles, S
Monroe Bay Christian Academy
19 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Essex County, VA
Randolph-Macon College
32 miles, SW
St Mary's College of Maryland
33 miles, NE
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
34 miles, SW
Virginia Union University
38 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Essex County, VA
Riverside Tappahannock Hospital
4 miles, SE
Cumberland Hospital Llc
27 miles, S
Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital
30 miles, NE
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
32 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Essex County, VA
Richmond International Airport
36 miles, SW
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
61 miles, SE
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
63 miles, N
Washington Dulles International Airport
75 miles, N