Essex County is located in the northeastern part of Massachusetts and is the third-most populous county in the state. It is bordered by Suffolk County to the south, Middlesex County to the west, and Rockingham County, New Hampshire to the north. The county seat is Salem.

Essex County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners, which consists of five members elected from each of the county's five districts. The county is divided into 35 towns and cities, each of which has its own local government.

Essex County is home to a variety of industries, including manufacturing, technology, finance, healthcare, and tourism.

Essex County is home to several colleges and universities, including Salem State University, Endicott College, and the University of Massachusetts Lowell. The county also has several public school districts, including the Salem Public Schools, the Beverly Public Schools, and the Lynn Public Schools.

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