Emporia city, Virginia

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.