2023 ACS Census Data · Population 5,633
Emporia city is a small rural county in Virginia with a population of 5,633. The median household income is $49,375, 24% below the national average. The poverty rate is 13.5%, median home value is $131,100, and 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 37% below the national average.
Population
5,633
2023 estimate
Rank #2843 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$49,375
Household
Rank #2728 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$131,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #2335 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
15.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #2739 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
53.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
9.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
34% below Virginia avg·24% below national avg
Poverty Rate
5% below Virginia avg·10% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% below Virginia avg·9% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$25,570
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
52.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
53% below Virginia avg·37% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
7% below Virginia avg·14% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
46% below Virginia avg·47% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
42% below Virginia avg·52% below national avg
Housing Units
2,824
Households
2,219
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,708
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.8%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
48% below Virginia avg·37% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
15% below Virginia avg·14% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
22.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.7%
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