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Emerson

Arkansas · 293 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 $24,821. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 66 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $52,500. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
293
−18%since 2000
from 359 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
296 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 362 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.6
−12%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2032482933383831990201020202024Emerson
2024239
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,821
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,032
+40%since 2000
from $14,988 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 10%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+111%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(183)
Black25.6%(75)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(10)
Asian1%(3)
Other3.6%(11)
Diversity Score63%(184)
Diversity Score
63
+6%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.7%
−20.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerson, Arkansas?

Emerson, Arkansas has about 293 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emerson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Emerson, Arkansas earns about $24,821 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 $52,500, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Emerson, Arkansas?

About 7.5% 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 28.2% of people in Emerson, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emerson, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Emerson, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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