Essex County Virginia Map and Data
Essex County Virginia Profile and Data
| Name | Essex County |
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS Code | 51057 |
| County Seat | Tappahannock |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 11,130 |
| Population Growth Rate(2000-2022) | -4.95% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 59.74% |
| Public School Majority Ethnicity | African American 52% |
| Partisan Voting Index | Republican:+3 |
| Unemployment Rate (February 2025) | 3.1% |
| Area Code(s) | 686 / 804 |
Essex County Race/Ethnicity Data
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage of Population (2022) |
|---|---|
| White | 59.74% |
| African American | 39.32% |
| Hispanic | 0.34% |
| Asian | 0.59% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0% |
Essex County Public School Race/Ethnicity Data
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage of Public School Students (2023) |
|---|---|
| White | 29.38% |
| African American | 52.24% |
| Hispanic | 5.67% |
| Asian | 1.61% |
| Native American | 0.76% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.08% |