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Emma

North Carolina · 2,174 residents · 1.087 sq mi
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Emma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,144. Population has fallen 21% since 2021, a loss of 593 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,100. Households here earn about 36% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
2,174
−21%vs 2021
vs 2,767 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,000 / sq mi
−21%vs 2021
vs 2,546 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+2%vs 2021
vs 34.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K20202024Emma
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,144
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $47,332 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,101
−21%vs 2021
vs $64,472 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.7%
US avg: 10%
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $86,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$909
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $815 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−4.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.7% in 2021
42.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+30%vs 2021
vs 1.8 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(1,797)
Black4.8%(133)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(837)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.6%(1,675)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(980)
Black5.3%(116)
Hispanic / Latino45.6%(991)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69%(1,501)
Diversity Score
69
+14%vs 2021
vs 61 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.7% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
−16%vs 2021
vs 24.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+6.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 66.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.8% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+5.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.6%
+4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.6% in 2021
Female
42.1%
−5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.4% in 2021
Foreign born
14.1%
+4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.6% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.1%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emma, North Carolina?

Emma, North Carolina has about 2,174 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emma, North Carolina?

The typical household in Emma, North Carolina earns about $36,144 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emma, North Carolina expensive?

In Emma, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $86,100, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Emma, North Carolina?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Emma, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emma, North Carolina?

About 14.1% of people in Emma, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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