Poverty Rate in Essex County, Massachusetts
In Essex County, Massachusetts, an estimated 77,078 of 790,349 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Essex County, Massachusetts?
The poverty rate in Essex County, Massachusetts is 9.8%.
- How many people in Essex County, Massachusetts live in poverty?
In Essex County, Massachusetts, an estimated 77,078 of 790,349 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Essex County, Massachusetts compare to the average for Massachusetts?
The poverty rate in Essex County, Massachusetts is 5.77% lower than the Massachusetts average. In Essex County, Massachusetts, an estimated 9.8% of 790,349 people live in poverty. In Massachusetts, 10.4% of 6,763,338 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Essex County, Massachusetts compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Essex County, Massachusetts is 22.22% lower than the US average. In Essex County, Massachusetts, an estimated 9.8% of 790,349 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Amesbury Town, Massachusetts 8.2% of 16,968 people.
- Andover, Massachusetts 7.3% of 8,189 people.
- Beverly, Massachusetts 10.5% of 39,160 people.
- Boxford, Massachusetts 2.4% of 2,714 people.
- Danvers, Massachusetts 4.3% of 27,333 people.
Under 18 years
12.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
12.1% of 166 thousand people
Under 5 years
9.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
9.6% of 43 thousand people
5 to 17 years
13% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
13% of 123 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
12.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
12.1% of 166 thousand people
18 to 64 years
7.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
7.9% of 479 thousand people
18 to 34 years
8.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
8.5% of 162 thousand people
35 to 64 years
7.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
7.5% of 317 thousand people
60 years and over
10.5% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
10.5% of 209 thousand people
65 years and over
11.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
11.4% of 150 thousand people
White
7.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
7.1% of 532 thousand people
Black or African American
18.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
18.4% of 32 thousand people
Asian
7.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
7.7% of 28 thousand people
Some other race
18.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
18.4% of 113 thousand people
Two or more races
9.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
9.3% of 87 thousand people
Hispanic
16.4% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
16.4% of 196 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
6.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
6.4% of 506 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
8.6% of 565 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
23.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
23.4% of 55 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
10.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
10.8% of 145 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
8% of 123 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
4.2% of 242 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
3.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
3.8% of 442 thousand people
Employed
3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
3% of 424 thousand people
Male
2.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
2.8% of 216 thousand people
Female
3.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
3.3% of 208 thousand people
Unemployed
21.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
21.8% of 18 thousand people
Male
18% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
18% of 10 thousand people
Female
26.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
26.4% of 8 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
8.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
8.8% of 650 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
1.1% of 306 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
8.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
8.5% of 151 thousand people
Did not work
21.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
21.2% of 192 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
20.2% Poverty Rate for single people in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
20.2% of 153 thousand people
Male
20.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
20.5% of 68 thousand people
Female
20% Poverty Rate for single women in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
20% of 85 thousand people
18 to 24 years
24.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
24.5% of 10 thousand people
25 to 34 years
13.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
13.4% of 28 thousand people
35 to 44 years
13.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
13.7% of 18 thousand people
45 to 54 years
18.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
18.8% of 17 thousand people
55 to 64 years
23.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
23.2% of 27 thousand people
65 to 74 years
24.1% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
24.1% of 28 thousand people
75 years and over
24.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
24.1% of 25 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
1.2% of 67 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
18% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
18% of 28 thousand people
Did not work
43.1% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
43.1% of 58 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
9.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
9.2%
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