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Compare Essex to Ellicott City

This post compares Essex, Maryland to Ellicott City, Maryland across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Essex (CDP) Ellicott City (CDP)
Population 39,494 71,737
Income (median) $42,263 $87,454
Home Value (median) $180,900 $522,700
White 65% 59%
Black 29% 8%
Asian 1% 28%
With Kids 33% 42%
Age (median) 37 41
Rentals 43% 25%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Essex or Ellicott City?
A: Essex has a smaller population count than Ellicott City: 39494 compared with 71737 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Essex or in Ellicott City?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Essex.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Essex or Ellicott City?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Essex.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Essex does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 43% for Essex versus 25% for Ellicott City.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Essex may include: Middle-River, Parkville, and Glen-Burnie.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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