Essex, Illinois
Essex: Village in Kankakee County, Illinois
About
Essex is a village located in the county of Kankakee in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 580 and a population density of 244 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 548 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Essex
| Population : | 548 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Kankakee County |
| Area : | 2.38 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,932 feet / 589 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:13:36 (4th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 60935 |
| Density : | 230 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Essex is located at 41°10'38"N 88°11'8"W (41.1772500, -88.1856100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Essex decreased by 5.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 580 | - | census |
| 2011 | 578 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 574 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 570 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 566 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 562 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 559 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 559 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 555 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 550 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 548 | -0.36% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 103,949 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 105,549 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 102,773 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 105,549 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.1% |
| White only, percent : | 37.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 13.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.7% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 69.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 10.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,523 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 34.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
Essex zip code is 60935.
County name: Kankakee, County
fips: 17091
Ehsseks, Эссекс
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $440,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,048 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $440 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,592 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 26,964 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.81 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 76.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 110,854 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 389,200 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 174,185 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,101,490 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,364 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $70,667 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,139 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 7,780 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,045 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,127 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,538 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,048 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 372 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,210 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 10,873.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.71 |
Schools in Essex
College & universities near Essex, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147828 | Olivet Nazarene University | Bourbonnais (IL) | 60914-2271 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Essex, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWT | Dwight station | 119 West Main St. | RAIL |
| KKI | Kankakee | 199 South East Ave. | RAIL |
| JOL | Joliet Transportation Center | 50 East Jefferson Street | RAIL |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | 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 , Connecticut town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 6,634 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 , Missouri city in Stoddard County, Missouri with a population of 447 people.
Other cities in Kankakee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kankakee County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kankakee | 25,668 | City in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States |
| Bourbonnais | 19,378 | Human settlement in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Bradley | 15,132 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Manteno | 8,892 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Momence | 3,049 | City in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States |
| Otto | 2,445 | Township in Kankakee County, Illinois |
| Herscher | 1,483 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Grant Park | 1,231 | Village in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States |
| Saint Anne | 1,174 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Lake | 930 | Township of Illinois |
| Chebanse | 908 | Village in United States of America |
| Aroma Park | 678 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hopkins Park | 608 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sun River Terrace | 488 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Bonfield | 352 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Buckingham | 280 | Town in Illinois, United States |
