Real Estate Statistics, Housing and School Information for Essex County

Total Population: 723,419

Population Breakdown

Males:	346,421
Females:	376,998
Total Children Under 5:	48,254
Total Children Under 18:	10,762
Median Age:	38
Total Over 65:	100,306
Housing Information
Average Household Size:	3 Persons
Total Housing Units:	287,144
Avg. Occupied Housing Units:	275,419
Avg. Vacant Housing Units:	11,725
Rental Vacancy:	3%