Emporia city, Virginia
Located in Virginia, Emporia city has a population of 5,547 residents and a median age of 36.6 years, making it the #2,849 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 15.8%. The median home value is $148,500, and the median household income is $51,899, which is 31% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Emporia city, 16.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 52.5% below the national average, ranking #2,672 out of 3,222 counties.
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Rankings →Health & Wellbeing
Life expectancy in Emporia city is 66.8 years. 28.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
22.2% of adults in Emporia city smoke , 47.1% are obese , and 15.3% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 61.0 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Emporia city is 26.7 per 100,000 . Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 29.4 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
33.4% of children in Emporia city live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 28.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Emporia city is 65.0%. The mean commute time is 26.9 min, which is 2.7% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Emporia city voted Democratic with a margin of 31.0%. The vote was 65.2% Dem / 34.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.0 toward Republicans .
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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.