Essex, Connecticut
Essex: Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
About
Essex is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,683 and a population density of 566 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,634 inhabitants.
The town was created 173 years ago in 1851.
Quick Facts about Essex
| Population : | 6,634 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 06067 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 860 |
| Area : | 11.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 62 feet / 19 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1852 (173 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:19:14 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 562 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.74% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Essex is located at 41°21'12"N 72°23'26"W (41.3534300, -72.3906400).
Essex map
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- Official Website
Official website of Essex
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Essex decreased by 0.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,683 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,681 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,640 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,618 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,604 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,558 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,528 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,557 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,667 | 1.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,668 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,634 | -0.51% | estimation process |
Schools in Essex
College & universities near Essex, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128902 | Connecticut College | New London (CT) | 06320-4196 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Essex, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSB | Old Saybrook station | 455 Boston Post Road | RAIL |
| NLC | New London Union Station | 27 Water Street | RAIL |
| MYS | Mystic station | 2 Roosevelt Avenue | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Essex , Maryland Census-designated place in Maryland, United States with a population of 1,832,752 people.
- Essex , Massachusetts town in Essex County, New York with a population of 3,824 people.
- Essex , Iowa city in Page County, Iowa, United States with a population of 737 people.
- Essex , New York town in Essex County, New York with a population of 630 people.
- Essex , Illinois village in Kankakee County, Illinois with a population of 548 people.
- Essex , Missouri city in Stoddard County, Missouri with a population of 447 people.
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 46,013 | A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut. |
| Cromwell | 13,772 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Clinton | 12,881 | Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| East Hampton | 12,747 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Old Saybrook | 9,983 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA |
| Portland | 9,213 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| East Haddam | 8,956 | City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Haddam | 8,150 | Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Durham | 7,137 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Westbrook | 6,842 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Killingworth | 6,340 | Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Deep River | 4,419 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Middlefield | 4,350 | Town in Connecticut, USA |
| Chester | 4,175 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Lake Pocotopaug | 3,436 | Census designated place |
| Higganum | 1,698 | Village in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Essex distances to largest Connecticut cities
