Essex County, Massachusetts

In four numbers

People

813,054

Median household income

$101,883

±1,515

Unemployed

5.1%

22,898 of 448,303 in the labour force

Homes with broadband

92.4%

289,279 of 313,147 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

• Amesbury

  School district5 schools

  5 Highland Street, Amesbury, MA, 01913

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Andover

  School district10 schools

  30 Whittier Court, Andover, MA, 01810

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Beverly

  School district8 schools

  70 Balch St, Beverly, MA, 01915

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Boxford

  School district2 schools

  28 Middleton Road, Boxford, MA, 01921

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Community Day Charter Public School

  Independent charter district1 schools

  73 Prospect Street, Lawrence, MA, 01841

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Danvers

  School district7 schools

  64 Cabot Road, Danvers, MA, 01923

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District

  School district1 schools

  565 Maple Street, Hathorne, MA, 01937

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Georgetown

  School district4 schools

  51 North Street, Georgetown, MA, 01833

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Gloucester

  School district7 schools

  2 Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA, 01930

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical

  School district1 schools

  57 River Rd, Andover, MA, 01810

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Hamilton-Wenham

  School district5 schools

  5 School Street, Wenham, MA, 01984

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Haverhill

  School district16 schools

  4 Summer Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Hill View Montessori Charter Public

  Independent charter district1 schools

  75 Foundation Ave, Haverhill, MA, 01835

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Ipswich

  School district4 schools

  1 Lord Square, Ipswich, MA, 01938

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• KIPP Academy Lynn Charter

  Independent charter district1 schools

  90 High Rock Street, Lynn, MA, 01902

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Lawrence

  School district26 schools

  237 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA, 01840

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Lawrence Family Development Charter

  Independent charter district1 schools

  355 Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA, 01840

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Lynn

  School district27 schools

  100 Bennett St, Lynn, MA, 01905

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Lynnfield

  School district5 schools

  525 Salem Street, Lynnfield, MA, 01940

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Manchester Essex Regional

  School district4 schools

  36 Lincoln Street, Manchester, MA, 01944

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Marblehead

  School district5 schools

  9 Widger Road, Marblehead, MA, 01945

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Marblehead Community Charter Public

  Independent charter district1 schools

  17 Lime Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Masconomet

  School district2 schools

  20 Endicott Rd, Boxford, MA, 01921

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Methuen

  School district6 schools

  9 Branch Street, Methuen, MA, 01844

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Middleton

  School district2 schools

  28 Middleton Road, Boxford, MA, 01921

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Nahant

  School district1 schools

  290 Castle Road, Nahant, MA, 01908

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Newburyport

  School district4 schools

  70 Low Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• North Andover

  School district8 schools

  566 Main Street, North Andover, MA, 01845

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Peabody

  School district11 schools

  27 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA, 01960

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Pentucket

  School district6 schools

  22 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence

  Independent charter district1 schools

  15 Union Street, Lawrence, MA, 01840

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Pioneer Charter School of Science II

  Independent charter district1 schools

  97 Main Street, Saugus, MA, 01906

  Federal record.

• River Valley Charter

  Independent charter district1 schools

  2 Perry Way, Newburyport, MA, 01950

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Rockport

  School district2 schools

  24 Jerdens Lane, Rockport, MA, 01966

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Salem

  School district11 schools

  29 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA, 01970

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Salem Academy Charter

  Independent charter district1 schools

  45 Congress Street, Salem, MA, 01970

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Saugus

  School district4 schools

  25 Dow Street, Saugus, MA, 01906

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Swampscott

  School district3 schools

  207 Forest Avenue, Swampscott, MA, 01907

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Topsfield

  School district2 schools

  28 Middleton Road, Boxford, MA, 01921

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Triton

  School district5 schools

  112 Elm Street, Byfield, MA, 01922

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Whittier Regional Vocational Technical

  School district1 schools

  115 Amesbury Line Rd, Haverhill, MA, 01830

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

• Sweet William's Country Market

  141 Pine Street Danvers, MA, 01923

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Essex Farmers Market

  24 Martin St. Shepard Memorial Park Essex, MA, 01929

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Lawrence Farmers Market

  50 Island Street Suite 101 Lawrence, MA, 01840

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Andover Farmers Market

  41 Central Street, Andover, MA, 01810

  SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

  Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2024-08-15. USDA listing

• Danvers Farmers' Market

  3 Holten St., Danvers, MA, 01923

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Haverhill Farmers' Market

  40 Bailey Blvd., Next to Police Station, Haverhill, MA, 01830

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Marblehead Farmers' Market

  217 Pleasant St., Marblehead, MA, 01945

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Groundwork Lawrence Farmers Market - PRE-ORDER & PICK UP ONLY

  155 Haverhill St, Lawrence, Massachussetts 01841, MA, 01841

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Lawrence Saturday Farmers Market

  101 Parker St, Lawrence, Massachussetts 01843, MA, 01843

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Methuen Farmers' Market

  305 Broadway, Methuen, Massachussetts 01844, MA, 01844

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Swampscott Farmers Market

  22 Monument Ave, Swampscott, Massachussetts 01907, MA, 01907

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Danvers Rotary Open Market

  17 Sylvan St, Danvers, Massachussetts 01923, MA, 01923

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Magnolia Community Farmers Market

  1 Lexington Ave, Gloucester, Massachussetts 01930, MA, 01930

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Rockport Farmers Market

  34 Marmion Way, Rockport, Massachussetts 01966, MA, 01966

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Newburyport Farmers' Market

  50 Water St., Newburyport, MA, 01950

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Peabody Farmers Market

  24 Lowell St., Peabody, MA, 01960

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Salem Farmers Market

  32 Derby Square, Salem, MA, 01970

  SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

  Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2021-09-01. USDA listing

• Topsfield Farmers' Market

  235 Boston St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.