Emporia, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Emporia city County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
5,633
Population
850/sq mi density
$49,375
Median Income
$25,570 per capita
$131,100
Home Value
$162,643 Zillow
$1,060
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
1,069
Violent Crime/100K
2,912 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,100 home value, $1,060/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,069 violent crimes/100K (181% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,633
Census 2023
Population Density
850
per square mile
Land Area
7.0
square miles (18.0 km²)
Median Age
39.5 yrs
2% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 64% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
20.6%
Black
64%
Hispanic
8.4%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
90.8%
Spanish
5.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.0%
Veterans
8.7%
45% above US avg (6%)
Disability
27.3%
110% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.1%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.9%
55% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.451
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,633 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 850 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 7.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.5% |
| Female | 53.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 64.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 90.8% |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.0% |
| Veterans | 8.7% |
| Disability | 27.3% |
| Health Insurance | 96.1% |
| Uninsured | 3.9% |
| Broadband Access | 83.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.451 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |