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Emory

Texas · 1,251 residents · 1.961 sq mi
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Emory has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,565. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 9% 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 $86,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
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
1,251
+23%since 2000
from 1,021 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
638 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
−5%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8971K1K1K2K1990201020202024Emory
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,565
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,119 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,142
+53%since 2000
from $15,107 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
54.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+3%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(919)
Black5.5%(56)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(30)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.4%(208)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(958)
Black4.7%(59)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(143)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score39.4%(493)
Diversity Score
39
+93%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+3%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.2%
−40.0 ptssince 2013
from 68.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emory, Texas?

Emory, Texas has about 1,251 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emory, Texas?

The typical household in Emory, Texas earns about $49,565 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emory, Texas expensive?

In Emory, Texas, the median home is worth about $86,700, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Emory, Texas?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Emory, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emory, Texas?

About 12.9% of people in Emory, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emory, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Emory, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 288 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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