Essex Village, CT Demographics
A map of Essex Village's Population by Race
Essex Village, Connecticut has an estimated population of 2,705, an increase from the 2,583 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.1% White, 3.4% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Essex Village, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Essex Village has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Essex Village, that probability was 13.9% in 2020 and 15.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Essex Village is ranked the 104th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 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 Village was ranked the 109th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Essex Village's White Population
2,491 residents of Essex Village, or 92.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Essex Village is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Essex Village ranks 10th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Essex Village's White population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Essex Village's population has decreased from 92.7% to 92.1%.
Essex Village is more White than neighboring Deep River Center (81.3% White), Saybrook Manor (74.4% White), Chester Center (86.9% White), and Westbrook Center (72.1% White). Essex Village is less White than neighboring Old Saybrook Center (98.7% White).
Essex Village's Black Population
32 residents of Essex Village, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Essex Village is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Essex Village ranks 194th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Essex Village's Black population has grown by an estimated 220.0%. Black residents' share of Essex Village's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.
Essex Village is more Black than neighboring Old Saybrook Center (0% Black), and Saybrook Manor (0% Black). Essex Village is less Black than neighboring Deep River Center (3.2% Black), and Chester Center (1.5% Black).
Essex Village's Asian Population
0 residents of Essex Village, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Essex Village is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Essex Village ranks 187th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Essex Village's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Essex Village's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.
Essex Village is less Asian than neighboring Deep River Center (1.2% Asian), Old Saybrook Center (0.5% Asian), and Chester Center (0.1% Asian).
Essex Village's Hispanic Population
92 residents of Essex Village, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Essex Village is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Essex Village ranks 186th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Essex Village's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Essex Village's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.
Essex Village is more Hispanic than neighboring Old Saybrook Center (0% Hispanic). Essex Village is less Hispanic than neighboring Deep River Center (7% Hispanic), Saybrook Manor (25.4% Hispanic), Chester Center (9.5% Hispanic), and Westbrook Center (18.6% Hispanic).
Essex Village's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Essex Village, 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 Village is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Essex Village ranks 174th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Essex Village's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Essex Village's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Essex Village is less Native American/Other than neighboring Deep River Center (0.6% Native American/Other).
Essex Village's Multiracial Population
90 residents of Essex Village, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Essex Village is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Essex Village ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Essex Village's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 95.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Essex Village's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.3%.
Essex Village is more Multiracial than neighboring Old Saybrook Center (0.8% Multiracial), Saybrook Manor (0.2% Multiracial), and Chester Center (2% Multiracial). Essex Village is less Multiracial than neighboring Deep River Center (6.6% Multiracial), and Westbrook Center (8.2% 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.