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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Emporia

Virginia · 5,306 residents · 6.904 sq mi
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Emporia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,009. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $51,600. Households here earn about 37% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,306
−6%vs 2000
vs 5,665 in 2000
1990 – 2025
769 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 821 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.1
−4%vs 2000
vs 38.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Emporia
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,009
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,333 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,478
−32%vs 2000
vs $15,377 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.0%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$51,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$345
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $437 in 2000
US average: $450
56.7%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.2% in 2000
43.3% rent
2.5
+11%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(2,342)
Black56%(3,174)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(84)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(3,603)
1990
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(2,849)
Black45.9%(2,438)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(26)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.2%(3,352)
63
−1%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emporia, Virginia?

Emporia, Virginia has about 5,306 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Emporia, Virginia?

The typical household in Emporia, Virginia earns about $21,009 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emporia, Virginia expensive?

In Emporia, Virginia, the median home is worth about $51,600, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Emporia, Virginia?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Emporia, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emporia, Virginia?

About 18.0% of people in Emporia, 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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