Essex County, New York Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

36,973

Diversity Score

16.0

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
91.6%%

Essex County, New York Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Essex County, New York Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)33,85891.6%
Hispanic or Latino1,0592.9%
Two or More Races8582.3%
Black / African American6981.9%
Asian2340.6%
Other Race2060.6%
Native American590.2%
Pacific Islander10.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Essex County, New York

The largest racial or ethnic group in Essex County, New York is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 91.6% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Essex County, New York has increased slightly. The area currently has a diversity score of 16.0/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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