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Essex is in Baltimore County, in the Baltimore metro area.
The community was named after the county in England.
The latitude of Essex is 39.309N. The longitude is -76.475W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 39 feet.The population, at the time of the 2000 census, was 39,078.
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$34,978National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Essex demographic reports
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- Residence in 1995, of people in Essex
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- Baltimore County data
- Fastest-growing counties in Maryland
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- Historical census records (Ancestry.com)
Sections below provide additional information and links about Essex demographics, travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Baltimore County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, Baltimore area jobs, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather in the 21221 ZIP code.
(Also see local map below.)
23% of Essex residents report German ancestry, and 14% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Essex ancestry & family history guide.
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Records & databases:
- Ancestry.com - MD data
- Birth, marriage & death records
- Cemetery records
- County history catalog
- Census records (historic)
- Court, land & probate records
- Death index
- Family & local history
- Immigration records
- Military records (historic)
- Newspaper articles
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- Essex area cemeteries
- Cemeteries in Baltimore County
- Cemetery record compendium
- Maryland cemetery message boards
- National database of cemetery records
- Veteran grave locator
- Communities near Essex
- Nearby cities of 10,000 or more
- Nearby cities of 50,000 or more
- Communities in Baltimore County
- Courts in Maryland
- Local ordinances in Maryland (Partial selection)
- Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
- Obituary database - Ancestry.com
- Charitable donations
- Local information on disability access
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Independent living centers in Maryland
- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Essex was $17,550, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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- Current labor force
- Wage estimates
- Baltimore County economic census
- Baltimore County economic summary
- Baltimore County employment growth
- Baltimore County unemployment rate
- Maryland economic data
8% of Essex residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
- Colleges in or near Essex
- Colleges in Maryland
- Learning Disabilities Association in Maryland
- Schools in or near Essex
- School districts in or near Essex
- Yearbooks (old) of Maryland high schools
- Air pollution in Baltimore County
- Diesel soot in Baltimore County
- Land contamination in Baltimore County
- Nature Conservancy projects in Maryland
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
- Recycling info for Baltimore County
- Toxic chemical releases in Baltimore County
- Water levels & streamflow conditions in Maryland
- ePodunk festival listings
- Maryland county fairs
- Maryland festivals (Maryland tourism department)
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- Baltimore County government
- Maryland state government
- Driver's licenses
- Motor vehicles
- Passports
- Social Security
- Veterans affairs
- Where to write for birth, death, marriage or divorce records
- Historic sites in or near Essex
- Historic sites in Maryland
- Museums in or near Essex
- Museums in Maryland
- Maryland state archives
- National Historic Landmark search
- Search the Library of Congress
- Search the National Register for historic properties
- Post history questions in Baltimore County genealogy forum
Median rent in Essex, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $434. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $965.
- Research Essex Apartments
- Find Foreclosure in Essex
- Homes for sale in Essex
- Find a Essex Realtor
- Get free moving quotes
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- Property and neighborhood reports
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- Get directions from Essex
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- Census map of Essex area
- Historic maps of MD cities - Library of Congress
- Historic maps of Maryland
- Topographic map of Essex
- Daily newspapers in or near Essex
- AM radio stations in or near Essex
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- Search historic newspaper articles
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- Check daily newspapers in or near Essex
- Search obituaries in Maryland
- Recent death notices - selected MD newspapers
- Chambers of commerce in Maryland
- Community foundations (by state)
- Foundations (by name)
- Kiwanis clubs in Maryland
- Lions clubs in Maryland
- Nonprofit groups
- Nonprofit guide for Essex
- Rotary club search
- Volunteer opportunities in or near Essex
- Parks near Essex
- National forests in Maryland
- Ski areas near Essex
- Ski areas in Maryland
- State parks in Maryland
- Aerial photo of Essex
- Historic photos of U.S. cities
- Panoramic photos of Maryland communities
- Photos of Maryland places
- Post cards of Maryland communities
Baltimore County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Essex political report.
- Baltimore County Democratic party
- Maryland Democratic party
- Maryland Republican party
- Baltimore County elections board
- Maryland elections board
- ZIP codes (by street address)
- ZIP codes (by city)
- ZIP code reverse lookup (find cities in a ZIP code)
The average commute time for Essex workers is 29 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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- Family history
- Immigration
- Military
- Newspapers
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- Americanisms
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- Claims to fame
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- Imaginary places
- Literary quotes
- Multimedia
- Place names
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