Essex, Iowa facts for kids
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Essex, Iowa
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Location of Essex, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Page |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.50 sq mi (3.90 km2) |
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 722 |
| • Density | 480.05/sq mi (185.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51638
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-25815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394702 |
Essex is a city in Page County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 722 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than the 884 people who lived there in 2000.
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History of Essex
Essex was officially planned and marked out in 1870. A year later, in 1871, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad arrived in the city. This train line helped Essex grow and connect with other places.
Geography of Essex
Essex is located in Iowa, close to the East Nishnabotna River. The city covers a total area of about 1.51 square miles (3.90 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or big rivers within the city limits.
People of Essex
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 617 | — | |
| 1890 | 564 | −8.6% | |
| 1900 | 710 | 25.9% | |
| 1910 | 776 | 9.3% | |
| 1920 | 727 | −6.3% | |
| 1930 | 806 | 10.9% | |
| 1940 | 762 | −5.5% | |
| 1950 | 763 | 0.1% | |
| 1960 | 767 | 0.5% | |
| 1970 | 770 | 0.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,001 | 30.0% | |
| 1990 | 916 | −8.5% | |
| 2000 | 884 | −3.5% | |
| 2010 | 798 | −9.7% | |
| 2020 | 722 | −9.5% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Essex had 722 people living in 339 households. About 207 of these households were families. The city had about 479.9 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Essex were White (94.7%). A small number of people were Black or African American (0.3%), Native American (1.2%), or Asian (0.4%). About 3.3% of the people were from two or more races. About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the median age in Essex was 45.8 years old.
- About 22.7% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 5.0% were between 20 and 24 years old.
- About 21.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 26.3% were 65 years or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (50.1%) and females (49.9%).
Population in 2010
In 2010, Essex had 798 people living in 333 households. About 228 of these were families. The city had about 528.5 people per square mile.
Most people were White (97.2%). Some were Native American (0.6%), or from other races (0.9%). About 1.3% were from two or more races. About 2.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in 2010 was 44.3 years.
- About 25.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 4.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 20.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 20.9% were 65 years or older.
The population was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
Education in Essex
The Essex Community School District is in charge of the public schools in Essex. This district helps make sure students get a good education.
Transportation in Essex
Essex does not have its own public bus system that runs on a fixed schedule. However, if you need to travel between cities, you can find bus service from Jefferson Lines in a nearby town called Shenandoah.
Famous People from Essex
- Leanna Field Driftmier (1886–1976) was a pioneer in radio. She created and hosted a popular radio show called Kitchen-Klatter from 1926 to 1959. She also had a magazine with the same name.
- Jessie Young (1900–1987) was another important person in early radio. Many people consider her to be the first "radio homemaker," sharing tips and stories with listeners.
See also
In Spanish: Essex (Iowa) para niños
