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42%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
39%
Household income NAT. AVG.
41%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
IndexEssex JunctionVermontNational
Income per capita$63,896$44,794$44,883
Median household income$112,965$82,422$81,333
Median income owner occupied$155,438$100,400$106,172
Median income renter occupied$63,851$48,793$52,080
Median earnings male$65,528$51,965$54,343
Median earnings female$47,773$39,268$38,439
Unemployment rate2.9%3.4%4.9%
Poverty level8.2%11.6%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Essex Junction is 42% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Essex Junction is 39% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Essex Junction is 41% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Essex Junction is 46% lower than the national average

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      $75,302 $112,965 $225,930
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      $54,942 $82,422 $164,844
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      $54,216 $81,333 $162,666
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      Essex Junction median earnings by income bracket

      Essex Junction employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry7.5%7.5%
      Manufacturing sector21.0%21.0%
      Financial & insurance services2.4%2.4%
      Wholesale & retail services16.5%16.5%
      Public administration3.2%3.2%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities7.1%7.1%
      Education, health & social services15.7%15.7%
      Other23.7%23.7%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Jericho, VT1,100$138,54470.3%
      Shelburne, VT6,171$125,32054.1%
      South Burlington, VT20,010$115,52042.0%
      Cambridge, VT250$108,83233.8%
      Milton, VT4,001$91,68412.7%
      Essex Junction, VT11,172$112,96538.9%

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      Essex Junction, VT11,172$112,96538.9%
      Source: The Essex Junction, VT employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.