Essex, Massachusetts
Essex: Town in Essex County, New York
About
Essex is a town located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,504 and a population density of 93 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,824 inhabitants.
The town was created 219 years ago in 1805.
Quick Facts about Essex
| Population : | 3,824 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Essex County |
| Postal code : | 12936 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 518 |
| Area : | 37.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 266 feet / 81 meters |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1805 (219 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 18:45:59 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 102 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Essex is located at 42°37'55"N 70°46'58"W (42.6320400, -70.7828300).
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Demographics
The population of Essex increased by 8.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,504 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,564 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,591 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,619 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,647 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,674 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,714 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,744 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,776 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,799 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,824 | 0.65% | estimation process |
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People born in Essex (7)
People born in Essex, including bobsledder Howard Crossett, politician Henry H. Ross, pioneer Eugene Skinner, .
List
- John L. Merriam (American politician) he was born in 06/02/1825
- George Hosmer (actor) he was born in 04/09/1941
- Millicent Kittredge Blake she was born in 11/01/1822
- Henry W. Putnam he was born in 01/09/1825
Schools in Essex
College & universities near Essex, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165936 | Gordon College | Wenham (MA) | 01984 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Essex, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBT | Newburyport, Massachusetts | 90 Storey Avenue | BUS |
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | 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 , 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 Essex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Essex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn | 94,539 | The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lawrence | 80,007 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Haverhill | 64,098 | The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Peabody | 53,063 | A city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Methuen | 50,910 | The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| South Peabody | 50,293 | A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Salem | 43,581 | The capital of Massachusetts. |
| Beverly | 42,242 | A city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Beverly Cove | 40,365 | A census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. |
| Andover | 36,554 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| North Andover | 31,460 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gloucester | 30,539 | City on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States |
| Saugus | 28,542 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Danvers | 27,571 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Marblehead | 20,551 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newburyport | 18,495 | City in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Essex distances to largest Massachusetts cities
