Demographics in Essex County with map view
Metro Area
851,117
Population
19,498,249
New York City Metro Area
6,335
Population Density
38
Median Age
39
New York City Metro Area
Age Distribution
Metro Area
Baby Boomers (Age 55+)
34%
37%
Gen X (Age 41-55)
13%
13%
Millennials (Age 20-40)
27%
27%
Gen Z (Age 0-19)
26%
23%
Gender
Male
49%
Female
51%
Race & Ethnicity
Metro Area
White
28%
43%
Asian
6%
12%
Black
35%
15%
Two or more races
4%
4%
Community
Metro Area
Married
42%
48%
Single
43%
38%
Divorced
9%
8%
Widowed
5%
5%
Language
English Only
63%
Spanish
19%
Indo-European
11%
Asian/Islander
3%
Other Languages
4%
Health Insurance Coverage By Age
Total Coverage
99%
Under 19 years
25%
19 to 60 years
59%
60 years and over
14%
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