Essex, ILPublished Date: November 21, 2024Essex is located in Kankakee County, Illinois and has a population of 955. The poverty rate in Essex is 4.3% and is lower than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Essex is 2.3% while the Kankakee County unemployment rate is 5.2%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 43.8% |
| Female | | 56.2% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Essex | | 32.7 |
| Kankakee | | 38.9 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Essex | | $102,788 |
| Kankakee | | $65,489 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Essex | | $215,304 |
| Kankakee | | $177,318 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Essex | | $1,118 |
| Kankakee | | $1,025 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Essex | | 4.3% |
| Kankakee | | 14% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 93%
▩ Black or African American 0.6%
▩ Asian 0%
▩ Native 0%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 0%
▩ Hispanic 14.6%
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