Essex

Also part of these county-equivalents:
  1. Essex Legal Resources
  2. Essex Statistics
  3. Essex Property/Housing/Real Estate Information
  4. Essex Employment Information
  5. Essex Family Information
  6. Essex Education Information
  7. Essex Public Benefits Information
  8. Essex Immigration & Civil Rights Information
  9. Essex Zip Codes


Essex Legal Resources Back to top

Illinois Constitution
Illinois Code

Illinois State Resources
Illinois Website
Illinois Governor
Illinois Legislature
Illinois Courts
Illinois Government Resources

State Attorney General
Federal Courts
Illinois Central


Essex Statistics Back to top
  • Population (2000): 1,543
  • Land Area (2000): 184.996 square kilometers
  • Water Area (2000): 1.544 square kilometers
Back to top
Houses (2000): 676
Essex Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural Population Percent
Color 0 Box Urban 0 0.00%
Color 1 Box Rural, Farm 183 11.73%
Color 2 Box Rural, Non-farm 1,377 88.27%

Essex Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Essex Employment Information Back to top
Essex Employment By Industry

Color 0 Box Male, with percent of employed male population
1. Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting 49 12.50%
2. Construction 43 10.97%
3. Machinery Manufacturing 26 6.63%
4. Computer and Electronic Manufacturing 20 5.10%
5. Miscellaneous Manufacturing 19 4.85%
6. Public Administration 17 4.34%
7. Arts / Entertainment / Recreation 13 3.32%
8. Broadcasting and Telecommunications 13 3.32%
9. Other Transportation 13 3.32%
10. Utilities 13 3.32%
11. Admin, Support, and Waste Management 12 3.06%
12. Machinery / Equipment / Supplies, Wholesale 12 3.06%
13. Accommodation and Food Services 11 2.81%
14. Health Care 11 2.81%
15. Paper Manufacturing 11 2.81%
16. Transportation Equipment Manufacturing 11 2.81%
17. Water Transportation 11 2.81%
18. Chemical Manufacturing 10 2.55%
19. Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing 10 2.55%
20. Food and Beverage Stores 9 2.30%
Color 1 Box Female, with percent of employed female population
1. Health Care 48 16.27%
2. Educational Services 27 9.15%
3. Accommodation and Food Services 25 8.47%
4. Finance and Insurance 25 8.47%
5. Public Administration 22 7.46%
6. Chemical Manufacturing 17 5.76%
7. Petroleum and Coal Manufactuing 16 5.42%
8. Machinery Manufacturing 13 4.41%
9. Food and Beverage Stores 11 3.73%
10. Personal and Laundry Services 10 3.39%
11. Mining 8 2.71%
12. Pharmacies and Drug Stores 8 2.71%
13. Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting 7 2.37%
14. Construction 6 2.03%
15. Food Manufacturing 6 2.03%
16. Repair and Maintenance 6 2.03%
17. Social Assistance 6 2.03%
18. Arts / Entertainment / Recreation 5 1.69%
19. Florists 5 1.69%
20. Admin, Support, and Waste Management 4 1.36%

Essex Employment By Job

Color 0 Box Male, with percent of employed male population
1. Farmers and Farm Managers 36 9.18%
2. Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 32 8.16%
3. Vehicle Mechanics 32 8.16%
4. Other Production Occupations 27 6.89%
5. Metal Workers and Plastic Workers 26 6.63%
6. Assemblers and Fabricators 24 6.12%
7. Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers 15 3.83%
8. Engineers 13 3.32%
9. Other Installation / Maintenance 13 3.32%
10. Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching 13 3.32%
11. Other Protective Service Workers 12 3.06%
12. Computer Specialists 11 2.81%
13. Other Construction Trades 11 2.81%
14. Top Executives 11 2.81%
15. Electricians 10 2.55%
16. Registered Nurses 9 2.30%
17. Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers 8 2.04%
18. Other Management Occupations 8 2.04%
19. Carpenters 7 1.79%
20. Construction Laborers 7 1.79%
Color 1 Box Female, with percent of employed female population
1. Secretaries and Admins 20 6.78%
2. Waiters and Waitresses 20 6.78%
3. Registered Nurses 18 6.10%
4. Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching 17 5.76%
5. Plant and System Operators 16 5.42%
6. Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping 15 5.08%
7. Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 14 4.75%
8. Other Production Occupations 14 4.75%
9. Cooks and Food Preparation Workers 13 4.41%
10. Other Office and Admin Support 13 4.41%
11. Teachers, Pre/Primary School 13 4.41%
12. Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing 10 3.39%
13. Cashiers 10 3.39%
14. Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers 10 3.39%
15. Personal Appearance Workers 10 3.39%
16. Other Management Occupations 8 2.71%
17. Other Sales and Related Occupations 8 2.71%
18. Business Operations Specialists 7 2.37%
19. Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. 7 2.37%
20. Life / Physical / Social Sciences 7 2.37%

Essex Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week Color 0 Box Population Percent
35 or more hours 637 52.64%
15-35 hours 146 12.07%
1-14 hours 24 1.98%
No regular hours 403 33.31%

Essex Time Left For Work
Time Color 0 Box Population Percent
Midnight-4:59 AM 34 5.36%
5 AM-5:29 AM 43 6.78%
5:30 AM-5:59 AM 69 10.88%
6 AM-6:29 AM 89 14.04%
6:30 AM-6:59 AM 70 11.04%
7 AM-7:29 AM 66 10.41%
7:30 AM-7:59 AM 37 5.84%
8 AM-8:29 AM 45 7.10%
8:30 AM-8:59 AM 20 3.15%
9:00 AM-9:59 AM 28 4.42%
10:00 AM-10:59 AM 8 1.26%
11:00 AM-11:59 AM 6 0.95%
Noon-3:59 PM 64 10.09%
4 PM-11:59 PM 55 8.68%

Essex Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes Color 0 Box Population Percent
Less than 5 15 2.37%
5-9 75 11.83%
10-14 111 17.51%
15-19 29 4.57%
20-24 66 10.41%
25-29 26 4.10%
30-34 78 12.30%
35-39 26 4.10%
40-44 37 5.84%
45-59 70 11.04%
60-89 76 11.99%
At least 90 25 3.94%

Essex Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation

Minutes Color 0 Box Population (public) Percent Color 1 Box Population (private) Percent
Under 30 0 0.00% 322 50.79%
30-44 0 0.00% 141 22.24%
45-59 0 0.00% 70 11.04%
At least 60 0 0.00% 101 15.93%

Essex Type Of Commute
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Bicycle 2 0.30%
Color 1 Box Car / truck / van, carpool 83 12.31%
Color 2 Box Car / truck / van, solo 531 78.78%
Color 3 Box Motorcycle 0 0.00%
Color 4 Box Other 0 0.00%
Color 5 Box Public transportation 0 0.00%
Color 6 Box Walked 18 2.67%
Color 7 Box Worked at home 40 5.93%

Essex Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Essex Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 564 (1,560 people)
Families (2000): 455 (1,389 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 160
People at same address in 1995: 934
Essex Household Income in 1999

Income Population Percent
Under $10,000 34 6.03%
$10,000-$14,999 29 5.14%
$15,000-$19,999 23 4.08%
$20,000-$24,999 18 3.19%
$25,000-$29,999 19 3.37%
$30,000-$34,999 45 7.98%
$35,000-$39,999 51 9.04%
$40,000-$44,999 41 7.27%
$45,000-$49,999 32 5.67%
$50,000-$59,999 98 17.38%
$60,000-$74,999 64 11.35%
$75,000-$99,999 79 14.01%
$100,000-$124,999 18 3.19%
$125,000-$149,999 13 2.30%
$150,000-$199,999 0 0.00%
$200,000 or more 0 0.00%

Essex Household Type
Type Population Percent
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 1 person 89 16.01%
Color 0 Box Family, 2 people 182 32.73%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 2 people 23 4.14%
Color 0 Box Family, 3 people 104 18.71%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 3 people 3 0.54%
Color 0 Box Family, 4 people 87 15.65%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 4 people 0 0.00%
Color 0 Box Family, 5 people 46 8.27%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 5 people 0 0.00%
Color 0 Box Family, 6 people 14 2.52%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 6 people 0 0.00%
Color 0 Box Family, 7 or more people 8 1.44%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 7 or more people 0 0.00%

Essex Household Income Type
Type Color 0 Box Population Percent
Earnings 463 30.62%
Interest / Dividend / Rent 178 11.77%
Public Assistance 4 0.26%
Retirement 105 6.94%
Self Employment 92 6.08%
Social Security 164 10.85%
Supplemental Security 20 1.32%
Wage / Salary 426 28.17%
Other 60 3.97%

Essex Family Type
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box No children under 18 209 53.59%
Color 1 Box With children under 18 181 46.41%

Essex Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Divorced 50 8.04%
Color 1 Box Married 416 66.88%
Color 2 Box Never Married 143 22.99%
Color 3 Box Widowed 13 2.09%

Essex Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Divorced 51 8.32%
Color 1 Box Married 391 63.78%
Color 2 Box Never Married 127 20.72%
Color 3 Box Widowed 44 7.18%

Essex Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Essex Education Information Back to top
Essex Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree Population Percent
Color 0 Box Less than 9th grade 27 2.38%
Color 1 Box 9th-12th grade, no diploma 159 14.00%
Color 2 Box High school diploma or equivalent 604 53.17%
Color 3 Box Some college, no degree 177 15.58%
Color 4 Box Associate degree 87 7.66%
Color 5 Box Bachelors degree 69 6.07%
Color 6 Box Graduate or professional degree 13 1.14%

Essex Population In School (3 or older)
School Level Color 0 Box In Public School Percent Color 1 Box In Private School Percent Total Percent
Nursery or preschool 16 1.04% 0 0.00% 16 1.04%
Kindergarten 13 0.84% 1 0.06% 14 0.91%
Grades 1-4 95 6.16% 7 0.45% 102 6.61%
Grades 5-8 101 6.55% 5 0.32% 106 6.87%
Grades 9-12 115 7.45% 0 0.00% 115 7.45%
Undergrad college 20 1.30% 17 1.10% 37 2.40%
Graduate or professional school 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Total 360 23.33% 30 1.94% 390 25.28%

Essex Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Essex Public Benefits Information Back to top
Essex Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below Population Percent
Color 0 Box At Or Above Poverty Level 1,476 94.74%
Color 1 Box Below Poverty Level 82 5.26%

Essex Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Essex Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Essex Population By Age
Age Population Percent
0-9 Years 205 13.29%
10-19 Years 261 16.92%
20-29 Years 170 11.02%
30-39 Years 221 14.32%
40-49 Years 262 16.98%
50-59 Years 178 11.54%
60-69 Years 131 8.49%
70-79 Years 79 5.12%
80-89 Years 32 2.07%
90+ Years 4 0.26%

Essex Population - Male/Female
Male/Female Population Percent
Color 0 Box Male 796 51.59%
Color 1 Box Female 747 48.41%

Essex Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity Population Percent
Color 0 Box Caucasian 1,492 96.69%
Color 7 Box Multiracial 24 1.56%
Color 3 Box Hispanic/Latino 22 1.43%
Color 4 Box Amerindian 3 0.19%
Color 2 Box Asian 1 0.06%
Color 1 Box African-American 1 0.06%
Color 5 Box Pacific Islander 0 0.00%
Color 6 Box Other Race 0 0.00%

Essex Top Specified Ancestries
Rank Ancestry Color 0 Box Population Percent Of Specified Ancestries
1. German 541 30.93%
2. Irish 284 16.24%
3. English 182 10.41%
4. Italian 172 9.83%
5. Swedish 89 5.09%
6. Polish 77 4.40%
7. French Non-Basque 64 3.66%
8. Czech 53 3.03%
9. United States Or American 52 2.97%
10. Norwegian 51 2.92%

Essex Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank Language Color 0 Box Population Percent Of Reported Languages
1. Only English 1,440 97.49%
2. Spanish Or Spanish Creole 25 1.69%
3. German 9 0.61%
4. Other West Germanic 3 0.20%

Essex Citizen Type
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Citizen by birth 1,548 99.23%
Color 1 Box Naturalized immigrant 8 0.51%
Color 2 Box Not a citizen 4 0.26%

Essex Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Essex Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Essex Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
60935