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Essex, Illinois, in Kankakee county, is 24 miles S of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 54 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is home to some 554 residents.
In Essex, about 66% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Essex are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the village tends toward large families and full houses.
The people of Essex are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Essex had a median family income of $51,118.
According to the 2000 census, 90% of the housing in Essex was owner-occupied.
In Essex, 98% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Essex to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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