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Emerson

Arkansas · 368 residents · 0.991 sq mi
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Emerson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $43,100. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
368
+3%since 2000
from 359 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
371 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 362 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
−3%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2032482933383831990201020202024Emerson
2024239
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,125
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,969 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,699
+11%since 2000
from $14,988 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$616
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.8%
−46.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+30%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63%(226)
Black35.1%(126)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.7%(214)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66%(243)
Black32.6%(120)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other8.8%(32)
Diversity Score66.9%(246)
Diversity Score
67
+12%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.7%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
57.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerson, Arkansas?

Emerson, Arkansas has about 368 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emerson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Emerson, Arkansas earns about $33,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emerson, Arkansas expensive?

In Emerson, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $43,100, and the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in Emerson, Arkansas?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Emerson, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emerson, Arkansas?

About 29.1% of people in Emerson, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emerson, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Emerson, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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