Demographic data for Essex
Population
1,503,300
people in 2021
2nd largest
of 24 counties in England
10 year change
+7.9%
more people than 2011
8th largest increase
of 24 counties in England
Change since 1981
- Essex
- England and Wales
+27%
1981
2021
Density
435
people per square km
5th densest
of 24 counties in England
Age profile
- Essex
- England and Wales
0 years
85+
Sex
- Essex
- England and Wales
Female
51%51%
Male
49%49%