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     Population
Essex Junction  Essex  
Estimated Population, 2008   9,056   19,649
Total Population, 2000   8,591   18,626
 ...that is Under 18 Years of Age   2,265   5,197
 ...that is 65 Years of Age and Over   860   1,519
 ...that is Female   4,348   9,438
 ...that is Male   4,243   9,188
Median Age, 2000   36.40   36.50
Population Density (Persons per Sq. Mi.), 2000   1,804.06   477.48
Total Population in Urban Areas, 2000   8,591   16,212
Total Population in Group Quarters, 2000   139   239
Absolute Population Change, 1990-2000   195   2,128
Percent Population Change, 1990-2000   2.32%   12.90%
Natural Increase, 1990-2000   --   1,419
Annual Births, 2006   --   204
Annual Deaths, 2006   --   107
Total Population 5 Years and Older, 2000   8,052   17,443
  ...Lived in a different house in the U.S. five years ago   3,909   7,659
        ...in Different Town or City five years ago   3,053   6,803
            ...in Different County five years ago   1,316   3,262
                ...in Different State five years ago   823   2,261
 ...Lived Outside U.S. five years ago   179   291
 ...Net (domestic) Migration, 1995-2000   --   1,456

     Race/Ethnicity/Nativity
Essex Junction  Essex  
Total Population, 2000
 ...(of all races) that is Hispanic / Latino   98   158
 ...that is White Only   8,209   17,763
 ...that is Black / African American Only   59   164
 ...that is Asian Only   203   419
 ...that is American Indian / Alaska Native Only   21   36
 ...that is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Only   0   4
 ...that is Some Other Race Only   25   40
 ...that is Multi-Racial   74   200
Total Claims, 2000
  ...of White Racial Background   8,279   17,951
 ...of Black / African American Racial Background   77   218
 ...of Asian Racial Background   226   497
 ...of American Indian / Alaska Native Racial Background   46   104
 ...of Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Racial Background   0   7
 ...of Some Other Racial Background   40   73
Native to US, 2000   7,979   17,521
 ...Native to Vermont   4,597   9,271
 ...Native to Other State   3,306   8,097
Foreign Born, 2000   612   1,105
 ...Entered Area within previous five years   293   424

     Civics & Planning
Essex Junction 
Year Town Incorporated or Chartered --
Type of Entity Incorporated Village
Surrounding Town Essex
County Chittenden County
Regional Planning Commission Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
Municipal Plan Yes
  …approved by Regional Planning Commission Yes
Zoning Ordinance Yes
Subdivision Ordinance Yes
Development Review Board No
Development Category --

     Housing
Essex Junction  Essex  
Total Households, 2000   3,409   7,013
Average Household Size, 2000   2.48   2.62
Total Number of Families, 2000   2,253   5,017
Average Family Size, 2000   3.04   3.09
Total Housing Units, 2000   3,501   7,170
  ...Owner Occupied   2,425   5,418
  ...Renter Occupied   984   1,595
  ...Vacant   92   157
        ...for Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use   11   33
Median Housing Unit Value, 2000   $133,100   $141,400
Median Monthly Ownership Costs, 2000
  ...with Mortgage   $1,193   $1,262
 ...without Mortgage   $411   $433
  ...as a Percentage of Household Income, 1999   21.70%   20.10%
Median Gross Rent, 2000   $693   $711
  ...as a % of Household Income, 1999   24.30%   24.60%
Housing Units by Heat Source, 2000
  ...Heated with Utility Gas   2,061   3,399
 ...Heated with Bottled / Tank / LP Gas   155   511
 ...Heated with Electricity   235   367
 ...Heated with Fuel Oil / Kerosene   875   2,564
 ...Heated with Coal / Coke   24   40
 ...Heated with Wood   34   107
 ...Heated with Solar Energy   0   0
 ...Heated with Other Type of Fuel   16   16
 ...That Are not Heated   9   9
Extended Essex Junction Housing Data Profile

     Economy
Essex Junction  Essex  
Median Household Income, 1999   $53,444   $58,441
Median Family Income, 1999   $61,985   $65,794
Per Capita Income, 1999   $24,142   $25,854
Median Adjusted Gross Income per Family, 2007   $71,771.00   $86,383.50
Average Adjusted Gross Income per Person, 2007   $27,195.56   $30,454.33
Annual Average Wage, 2008   --   $57,136
Median Earnings, 1999   $26,907   $27,420
  ...Male   $35,223   $37,329
  ...Female   $20,750   $20,463
Total Retail Receipts (Taxable), Fiscal Year 2008   --   $94,348,773
Civilian Labor Force, 2008   --   11,740
   ...Employed   --   11,300
   ...Unemployed   --   440
   ...Unemployment Rate   --   3.80
Persons for Whom Poverty Status was Considered, 2000   8431   18,350
   ...in Poverty, 1999   248   484
     ...under 5 years old   15   40
     ...5 to 11 years old   22   55
     ...12 to 17 years old   21   36
     ...18 to 64 years old   123   257
     ...65 to 74 years old   37   44
     ...75 Years and Over   30   52
Families for Whom Poverty Status was Considered, 2000   2,286   5,071
   ...in Poverty   42   91
     ...with Related Children Under 18   32   67
Total Persons in Reach-Up Program (formerly ANFC), 2005   --   166
Families in Reach-Up Program (formerly ANFC), 2005   --   68
Total Persons Receiving Food Stamps, 2005   --   623
Households Receiving Food Stamps, 2005   --   295
Households for whom public assistance income was considered, 2000   3,421   7,026
  ...with Public Assistance Income, 1999   46   78

     Transportation
Essex Junction  Essex  
Class 1 Highway Mileage, 2004   4.01   0
Class 2 Highway Mileage, 2004   1.91   10.83
Class 3 Highway Mileage, 2004   26.25   62.07
Class 4 Highway Mileage, 2004   0   3.40
State Highway Mileage, 2004   1.60   22.31
Lane Highway Mileage, 2004   1.60   0
Scenic Highway Mileage, 2004   0   0
Number of Households with 1 Vehicle, 2000   1,171   2,089
Number of Households with 2 Vehicles, 2000   1,496   3,351
Number of Households with 3 or more Vehicles, 2000   559   1,301
Number of Households with no Vehicles, 2000   183   272
Average Number of Vehicles per Household, 2000   1.78   1.87
   ...in owner-occupied housing units   1.90   1.98
   ...in renter-occupied housing units   1.48   1.49
Total workers 16 years of age and over, 2000   4,862   10,458
   ...who Drove to Work Alone   3,967   8,661
   ...who Carpooled to Work   523   1,105
   ...who Commuted via Public Transportation   66   101
   ...who Commuted via Motorcycle   6   6
   ...who Commuted via Bicycle   24   34
   ...who Walked to Work   94   159
   ...who Commuted via Another Means   33   56
   ...who worked at Home   149   336
   ...who worked outside town or city of residence   3,052   6,110
   ...who worked outside county of residence   350   724
   ...who worked outside Vermont   46   116
Aggregate Travel Time to Work (in minutes), 2000   88,800   190,785
Average Travel Time to Work (in minutes), 2000   18.84   18.85
Total Number of Automobile Accidents, 2001   --   109
   ...Involving Fatalities   --   1
   ...Involving Injuries (not Fatalities)   --   58
   ...Involving Property Damage Only   --   50

     Education
Essex Junction  Essex  
EDUCATIONAL ENROLLMENT
Total Population 3 Years and Over, 2000   8,277   17,916
  ...Enrolled in preprimary school
      ...Public School   199   411
      ...Private School   128   319
  ...Enrolled in elementary school
      ...Public School   968   2,262
      ...Private School   55   153
  ...Enrolled in high school
      ...Public School   527   1,189
      ...Private School   37   108
  ...Enrolled in college (undergraduate)
      ...Public School   249   488
      ...Private School   234   325
  ...Enrolled in graduate or professional school
      ...Public School   65   223
      ...Private School   85   151
  ...Not enrolled in school   5,730   12,287
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Total Population 18 Years and Older, 2000   6,361   13,446
  ...Less than 9th Grade Education   139   212
  ...9-12th Grade Education, no Diploma   406   744
  ...High School or Equivalency   1,300   2,672
  ...Some College, no Degree   1,487   2,771
  ...Associate’s Degree   713   1,311
  ...Bachelor’s Degree   1,519   3,662
  ...Graduate or Professional Degree   797   2,074
Essex Junction School Report Data, 2008

     Public Safety
Essex Junction  Essex  
Total Instances of Crime, 2008   --   957
  ...Against People   --   84
  ...Against Property   --   764
  ...Against Society   --   109

     Natural Resources
Essex Junction  Essex  
Area of Land, Acres, 2000   --   24,966.40
Area of Water, Acres, 2000   --   198.40
Total Private & Public Conserved Lands, Acres, 1999   --   873.15
Percent Private & Public Conserved Lands, 1999   --   3.40%
Federal Administered Conserved Lands, Acres, 1999   --   0
State Administered Conserved Lands, Acres, 1999   --   99.62

     Forestry & Agriculture
   
2007 Census of Agriculture
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Vermont Forest Resource Harvest Reports
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