Emporia city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51595 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,547 | — | #2,849 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,899 | -30.9% | #2,665 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.6 years | -5.9% | #2,805 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $148,500 | -47.3% | #2,279 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,037 | -10.8% | #882 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% | +25.5% | #2,090 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Emporia city has a population of 5,547, making it the #2,849 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.6 years, which is 5.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Emporia city is $51,899, ranking #2,665 out of 3,222 counties — 30.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.8% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Emporia city is $148,500 (-47.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,037/mo and the homeownership rate is 38.1%.
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95.3% of residents in Emporia city have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Emporia city, Virginia
Emporia city, Virginia has a total population of 5,547, making it the 2,849th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Emporia city is 36.6 years, which is 5.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Emporia city is $51,899, which ranks #2,665 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Emporia city is $148,500, 47.3% below the national median. Renters in Emporia city pay a median gross rent of $1,037 per month. The homeownership rate is 38.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Emporia city, 16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.9 min.
Emporia city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 64.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (18.3%) and Two or More Races (8.9%).
All data for Emporia city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.