Economy & Jobs — Essex, Massachusetts
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $161,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$177,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $63,654 |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,172 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.4% |
| Arts Food | 17.3% |
| Finance Insurance | 10.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 690 |
| Fast Food | 597 |
| Law Offices | 442 |
| Dental Offices | 381 |
| Beauty Salons | 329 |
| Physician Offices | 275 |
| Coffee Shops | 256 |
| Child Day Care | 239 |
| Insurance Agencies | 234 |
| Real Estate Offices | 198 |
| Convenience Stores | 194 |
| Auto Repair | 194 |
| Grocery Stores | 178 |
| Liquor Stores | 155 |
| Commercial Banks | 151 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
