Essex County

As of the 2020 Census, Essex County, NY has a population of approximately 37,381. The racial makeup is predominantly White (94.1%), with smaller percentages of Black or African American (2.4%), Asian (0.9%), and Native American (1.1%). Hispanic or Latino individuals make up around 2.6% of the population. The county has 19,591 households and a median household income of approximately $55,459. The median age is around 47.7 years.

Sources:

• U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census Data

As of recent data, Essex County, NY, has a median home value of approximately $162,000. The median rent is about $850 per month. Homeownership stands at around 72%, with 28% of residents renting. The county comprises a mix of older and newer homes, with a significant portion built before 1980. Housing vacancies are roughly 20%. Property taxes average around 1.89% of home value annually. The housing market is relatively stable, with moderate appreciation rates year-over-year. Notable towns include Lake Placid and Ticonderoga.

Essex County, NY, participates in local elections, with positions such as County Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer, District Attorney, and members of the County Board of Supervisors, among others, up for grabs.

Recent Election Overview (2021):

• County Sheriff: Incumbent David Reynolds (Republican) faced a strong contest but secured re-election with approximately 55% of the vote.
• County Clerk: Joseph Provoncha (Republican) ran unopposed and was re-elected.
• County Treasurer: Michael Diskin (Republican) ran unopposed.
• District Attorney: Kristy Sprague (Republican) re-elected with around 60% of the votes.

Board of Supervisors: Each of the 18 towns in Essex County elects a supervisor. In 2021, many positions saw incumbents retaining their seats, while some towns had hotly contested races.

Voter Turnout: The county typically sees around 50-60% voter turnout in off-year (non-presidential) elections.

Candidates and outcomes may change year to year, so it’s best to check the Essex County Board of Elections website for the most current information.

As of the most recent data, Essex County, NY has a lower educational attainment compared to state and national averages. Approximately 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, which is below the national average of 33.1% and the New York state average of 37.1%. High school graduation rates in the county are around 89.5%, which is comparable to the national average of 88.2% and slightly lower than the New York state average of 90.3%. Efforts to improve educational outcomes are ongoing, focusing on early childhood education, vocational training, and secondary education enhancements.

As of the latest data, Essex County, NY has an employment rate of approximately 57.4% with around 17,000 employed individuals. The top industries in Essex County include health care and social assistance (22.4%), educational services (14.8%), retail trade (12.2%), and accommodation and food services (9.8%). In comparison, the national averages for these industries are health care and social assistance (15.5%), educational services (9.3%), retail trade (10.6%), and accommodation and food services (8.9%). New York State shows similar trends, with health care and social assistance (18.7%), educational services (12.6%), retail trade (10.9%), and accommodation and food services (9.3%). This indicates that Essex County has a notably higher concentration in health care and educational services compared to both state and national levels.

As of the latest data, the median household income in Essex County, NY is around $56,000. Comparatively, the median household income for New York State is approximately $68,486, and the national median household income stands at about $67,521. This data highlights a discrepancy between Essex County's economic standing and the broader financial well-being in both the state and the nation.

Thus, Essex County's median income is notably lower than both state and national averages, reflecting potential economic challenges in the county.

As of the most recent data available, Essex County, NY, maintains a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. For the year 2022, the overall crime rate was approximately 1,200 incidents per 100,000 people. Below is a statistics table outlining specific types of crimes:

These statistics suggest that Essex County's crime rates are significantly lower than the national averages, particularly in violent crimes and property crimes.