Essex, MT Demographics

A map of Essex's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	60	44	73.2%	100.0%
Hispanic	22	0	26.8%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Essex, Montana has an estimated population of 82, a dramatic increase from the 44 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.2% White, 26.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Essex, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Essex has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Montana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Essex, that probability was 0.0% in 2020 and 39.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Essex is ranked the 345th most populous place in Montana, out of 497 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 was ranked the 404th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Essex's White Population

60 residents of Essex, or 73.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Essex is considerably lower than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Essex ranks 1st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Essex's White population has grown by an estimated 36.4%. White residents' share of Essex's population has decreased from 100.0% to 73.2%.

Essex is more White than neighboring East Glacier Park Village (46.9% White). Essex is less White than neighboring Pinnacle (91.7% White), Snowslip (94.4% White), Swan Lake (98.1% White), and Martin City (100% White).

Essex's Black Population

0 residents of Essex, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Essex is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Essex ranks 179th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Essex's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Essex's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Essex's Asian Population

0 residents of Essex, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Essex is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Essex ranks 215th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Essex's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Essex's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Essex is less Asian than neighboring Swan Lake (0.9% Asian), and East Glacier Park Village (0.7% Asian).

Essex's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Essex, or 26.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Essex is significantly higher than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Essex ranks 407th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Essex's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 22. Hispanic residents' share of Essex's population has increased from 0.0% to 26.8%.

Essex is more Hispanic than neighboring Pinnacle (0% Hispanic), Snowslip (0% Hispanic), Swan Lake (0% Hispanic), East Glacier Park Village (0% Hispanic), and Martin City (0% Hispanic).

Essex's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Essex, 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 is lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Essex ranks 370th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Essex's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Essex's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Essex is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Glacier Park Village (49.4% Native American/Other).

Essex's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Essex, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Essex is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Essex ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Essex's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Multiracial residents' share of Essex's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Essex is less Multiracial than neighboring Pinnacle (8.3% Multiracial), Snowslip (5.6% Multiracial), Swan Lake (0.9% Multiracial), and East Glacier Park Village (3% 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.