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Essex County, VA: growth, migration and housing
Essex County has 10,654 residents, up 0.5% since 2020 (-0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 289 households moved in and 265 moved out (+24 net), bringing in a net $4.1M of income. Median household income is $56,520, the median home $238,100 and median rent $972 a month.
In Virginia: 84th of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 58th of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 102nd of 133 counties for median household income · 79th of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Essex County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Henrico County, VA | 29 | $1.6M |
| Westmoreland County, VA | 25 | $0.8M |
| Richmond County, VA | 21 | $0.9M |
| Spotsylvania County, VA | 20 | $1.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Essex County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Henrico County, VA | 22 | $1.5M |
| Richmond County, VA | 20 | $0.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.