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Emerson

Georgia · 1,415 residents · 8.752 sq mi
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Emerson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,375. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,415
+30%since 2000
from 1,092 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
162 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+24%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Emerson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,375
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,181 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,469
+149%since 2000
from $16,270 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$874
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(862)
Black17%(186)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(26)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.1%(449)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(1,022)
Black6.9%(98)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(204)
Asian1.4%(20)
Other1.3%(18)
Diversity Score51.2%(724)
Diversity Score
51
+24%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerson, Georgia?

Emerson, Georgia has about 1,415 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emerson, Georgia?

The typical household in Emerson, Georgia earns about $64,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emerson, Georgia expensive?

In Emerson, Georgia, the median home is worth about $159,400, and the typical rent is about $874 a month.

How educated are people in Emerson, Georgia?

About 30.9% of adults age 25 and over in Emerson, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emerson, Georgia?

About 12.6% of people in Emerson, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emerson, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Emerson, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 214 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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