Essex Village, Connecticut facts for kids
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Essex Village, Connecticut
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 Essex Village, Connecticut
Location in Connecticut
Essex Village, Connecticut
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| Town | Essex |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.4 km2 (5.16 sq mi) |
| • Land | 9.9 km2 (3.84 sq mi) |
| • Water | 3.4 km2 (1.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (40 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,583 |
| • Density | 672.5/km2 (1,742/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
06426 (Essex)
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| Area code(s) | 860/959 |
| FIPS code | 09-26370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2377820 |
Essex Village is a small community, also known as a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in the town of Essex, Connecticut, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,583 people lived here. This is part of the larger town of Essex, which has about 6,733 residents. The main offices for the town of Essex are found right here in Essex Village.
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Exploring Essex Village Geography
Essex Village is found in the eastern part of the town of Essex. It sits right along the banks of the Connecticut River. This river is a very important waterway in the state.
Where is Essex Village Located?
The area called a "census-designated place" stretches from the town of Old Saybrook in the south. It goes all the way north to the town line of Deep River. The western side of Essex Village follows the edge of the Canfield-Meadow Woods Nature Preserve.
Size and Water Features
According to the United States Census Bureau, Essex Village covers a total area of about 5.16 square miles. Most of this area, about 3.84 square miles, is land. The rest, about 1.32 square miles, is water. This means that over a quarter of Essex Village is covered by water.
Understanding the People of Essex Village
This section tells us about the people who live in Essex Village. It covers information like how many people there are and how old they are.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 2,573 people living in Essex Village. These people lived in 1,190 different homes, called households. About 727 of these households were families. The area had about 735 people per square mile.
Diversity in Essex Village
Most of the people living in Essex Village in 2000 were White, making up about 98.29% of the population. A small number of people were African American or Asian. Some people also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of Essex Village includes people of all ages. About 18% of the people were under 18 years old. About 22% were 65 years or older. The average age in Essex Village was 49 years old. This means it's a community with many adults and older residents.
Household Earnings
In 2000, the typical income for a household in Essex Village was about $78,763 per year. For families, the typical income was higher, around $109,276 per year. This shows that many people in Essex Village have good incomes.
