Population 5,342 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Emory
Household size in Emory
| Period | Emory | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Emory run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.60, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Emory
| Period | Emory | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.1 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.1, Emory is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 46.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only four of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Emory
| Period | Emory | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Emory: 14.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 9.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Emory
Renters in Emory
| Period | Emory | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Emory is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (56.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Emory
| Period | Emory | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Emory: 16.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.6 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Emory
| Period | Emory | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +8 | +6 |
Emory has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1997, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Emory
| Period | Emory | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $673 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $627 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $881 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,011 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$338 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Emory costs $1,011 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $338 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Emory
Bachelor's degrees in Emory
| Period | Emory | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Emory: 20.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Emory
| Period | Emory | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.8% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.1% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.8% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Emory is close to the national rate: 88.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Texas as a whole (85.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.0 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Emory
| Period | Emory | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Emory runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Emory compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory | 2.42 | 52.1 | 14.7% | 19.5% | 16.6% | 1997 | $1,011 | 20.6% | 88.7% | 3.7% |
| Bonanza | 2.53 | 51.3 | 11.6% | 12.6% | 12.8% | 1998 | $1,032 | 16.3% | 95.8% | 1.8% |
| Point | 2.85 | 41.7 | 17.9% | 19.1% | 20.5% | 1990 | $891 | 20.5% | 90.2% | 5.5% |
| Alba | 2.46 | 51.0 | 9.9% | 15.0% | 18.4% | 1996 | $971 | 15.5% | 86.6% | 4.6% |
| Bright Star | 2.44 | 50.3 | 7.5% | 14.2% | 18.9% | 1994 | $933 | 14.5% | 88.3% | 2.9% |
| Yantis | 2.21 | 61.9 | 10.7% | 12.9% | 18.5% | 1998 | $1,065 | 21.4% | 87.7% | 0.3% |
| Seymore | 2.75 | 51.2 | 7.6% | 18.2% | 17.1% | 1992 | $1,162 | 17.2% | 79.2% | 0.3% |
| Small | 2.99 | 42.8 | 7.1% | 10.1% | 18.4% | 1994 | $841 | 22.3% | 94.8% | 1.3% |
| East Tawakoni | 2.70 | 40.9 | 12.7% | 11.7% | 15.8% | 1989 | $962 | 13.6% | 93.3% | 4.2% |
| Lone Oak | 2.85 | 42.8 | 11.5% | 9.6% | 12.1% | 1999 | $1,417 | 19.4% | 81.0% | 3.4% |
| West Tawakoni | 2.59 | 43.6 | 9.5% | 13.7% | 16.1% | 1995 | $1,134 | 13.6% | 73.7% | 7.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Emory. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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