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Emory

Virginia · 1,237 residents · 4.094 sq mi
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Emory has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,708. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $204,700. At a median age of 21.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,237
+7%since 2019
from 1,155 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
302 / sq mi
+7%since 2019
from 282 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
21.5
+2%since 2019
from 21.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
9861K1K1K1K201020202024Emory
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,708
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $69,643 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,681
+15%since 2019
from $14,454 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 38.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 24.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$204,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $222,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $725 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 81.1% in 2019
20.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−12%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(914)
Black11.2%(129)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(44)
Asian2%(23)
Other3.9%(45)
Diversity Score44.7%(517)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,075)
Black6%(74)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(43)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other6.8%(84)
Diversity Score36.2%(448)
Diversity Score
36
−19%since 2019
from 45 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 88.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 12.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
40.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 30.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
Female
43.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
Foreign born
2.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emory, Virginia?

Emory, Virginia has about 1,237 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emory, Virginia?

The typical household in Emory, Virginia earns about $72,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emory, Virginia expensive?

In Emory, Virginia, the median home is worth about $204,700, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Emory, Virginia?

About 42.9% of adults age 25 and over in Emory, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emory, Virginia?

About 15.5% of people in Emory, Virginia 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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