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Emporia

Virginia · 5,927 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 $32,788. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,700. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,927
+5%since 2000
from 5,665 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
858 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 821 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
−2%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Emporia
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,788
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,245
+25%since 2000
from $15,377 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
57.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+34%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic31.2%(1,848)
Black62.2%(3,685)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(262)
Asian0.7%(43)
Other0.9%(53)
Diversity Score63.5%(3,765)
Diversity Score
64
Unchangedsince 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+11%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.8%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emporia, Virginia?

Emporia, Virginia has about 5,927 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emporia, Virginia?

The typical household in Emporia, Virginia earns about $32,788 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 $97,700, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Emporia, Virginia?

About 15.4% 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 26.0% of people in Emporia, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emporia, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Emporia, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 621 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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