Essex Junction, VT Demographics

A map of Essex Junction's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,852	8,768	81.9%	82.8%
Asian	616	772	5.7%	7.3%
Hispanic	536	276	5.0%	2.6%
Black	520	250	4.8%	2.4%
Multiracial	279	481	2.6%	4.5%
Native American/Other	0	43	0.0%	0.4%

Essex Junction, Vermont has an estimated population of 10,803, a slight increase from the 10,590 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.9% White, 5.7% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 4.8% Black, 2.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Essex Junction, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Essex Junction has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Vermont overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Essex Junction, that probability was 30.6% in 2020 and 32.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Essex Junction is ranked the 4th most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Essex Junction was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Essex Junction's White Population

8,852 residents of Essex Junction, or 81.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Essex Junction is lower than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Essex Junction ranks 170th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Essex Junction's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Essex Junction's population has decreased from 82.8% to 81.9%.

Essex Junction is more White than neighboring Winooski (76.9% White), and South Burlington (78.2% White). Essex Junction is less White than neighboring St. George (90.5% White), Burlington (84.1% White), and Jericho (88.2% White).

Essex Junction's Black Population

520 residents of Essex Junction, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Essex Junction is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Essex Junction ranks 15th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Essex Junction's Black population has grown by an estimated 108.0%. Black residents' share of Essex Junction's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.8%.

Essex Junction is more Black than neighboring Winooski (3.2% Black), South Burlington (1.8% Black), Burlington (2.9% Black), and Jericho (2.7% Black). Essex Junction is less Black than neighboring St. George (4.9% Black).

Essex Junction's Asian Population

616 residents of Essex Junction, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Essex Junction is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Essex Junction ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Essex Junction's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.2%. Asian residents' share of Essex Junction's population has decreased from 7.3% to 5.7%.

Essex Junction is more Asian than neighboring St. George (0% Asian), Burlington (4.2% Asian), and Jericho (0% Asian). Essex Junction is less Asian than neighboring Winooski (12.8% Asian), and South Burlington (10.2% Asian).

Essex Junction's Hispanic Population

536 residents of Essex Junction, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Essex Junction is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Essex Junction ranks 58th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Essex Junction's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 94.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Essex Junction's population has increased from 2.6% to 5.0%.

Essex Junction is more Hispanic than neighboring Winooski (2.5% Hispanic), South Burlington (3.5% Hispanic), St. George (0.5% Hispanic), Burlington (2.8% Hispanic), and Jericho (1% Hispanic).

Essex Junction's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Essex Junction, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Essex Junction is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Essex Junction ranks 101st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Essex Junction's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Essex Junction's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Essex Junction is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winooski (1.1% Native American/Other), South Burlington (0.9% Native American/Other), and Burlington (0.2% Native American/Other).

Essex Junction's Multiracial Population

279 residents of Essex Junction, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Essex Junction is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Essex Junction ranks 87th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Essex Junction's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 42.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Essex Junction's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.6%.

Essex Junction is less Multiracial than neighboring Winooski (3.5% Multiracial), South Burlington (5.5% Multiracial), St. George (4.1% Multiracial), Burlington (5.8% Multiracial), and Jericho (8.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.