Essex County, New York Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Essex County, New York
Essex County, New York Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
36,973
Median Age
49.9
Male Median
48.0
Female Median
52.0
Essex County, New York Population Growth

Essex County, New York Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -6.2%%.
-6.2%% Growth
Essex County, New York Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Essex County, New York Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.9 | 36,973 |
| 2023 | 49.5 | 37,077 |
| 2022 | 49.2 | 37,314 |
| 2021 | 48.3 | 37,501 |
| 2020 | 48.3 | 37,281 |
| 2019 | 47.7 | 37,459 |
| 2018 | 47.0 | 37,751 |
| 2017 | 46.7 | 38,233 |
| 2016 | 46.4 | 38,598 |
| 2015 | 45.9 | 38,912 |
| 2014 | 45.6 | 39,072 |
| 2013 | 45.2 | 39,181 |
| 2012 | 44.6 | 39,309 |
| 2011 | 44.2 | 39,357 |
| 2010 | 43.6 | 39,416 |
Essex County, New York Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3.6% |
| 5–17 | 11.9% |
| 18–24 | 5.9% |
| 25–34 | 11.2% |
| 35–54 | 24.3% |
| 55–64 | 16.8% |
| 65+ | 26.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Essex County, New York
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 71.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 26.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 45.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Essex County, New York
The median age in Essex County, New York is 49.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Essex County, New York is 36,973.
In Essex County, New York, seniors (ages 65+) make up 26.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 11.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Essex County, New York is aging.