Emporia city's estimated 2026 population is 5,484 with a growth rate of 0.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Emporia city is the 129th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 5,920 and has seen a growth of -7.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.6 years
Female: 38.6 years
Male: 33.7 years
There are 4,014 adults, (1,008 of whom are seniors) in Emporia city.
Female: 2,968 (53.5%)
Male: 2,579 (46.5%)
The racial composition of Emporia city includes 64.34% Black or African American, 19.6% White, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,569 | 64.34% |
| White | 1,087 | 19.6% |
| Two or more races | 859 | 15.49% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.58% |
Emporia city's average per capita income is $45,833. Household income levels show a median of $51,899. The poverty rate stands at 15.81%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,500 | - |
| Families | $54,389 | $74,819 |
| Households | $51,899 | $71,067 |
| Non Families | $33,546 | $54,393 |
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