Population 5,547 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Emporia City
Household size in Emporia City
| Period | Emporia City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Emporia City run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.36 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Emporia City
| Period | Emporia City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.3 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Emporia City is 37.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 41.8, even as the national median rose. Emporia City is younger than at least four in five Virginia counties.
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 Emporia City
| Period | Emporia City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Emporia City: 22.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.5 points, even as the national share fell. Only one other Virginia county has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Emporia City
Renters in Emporia City
| Period | Emporia City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.6% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.7% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 61.9% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Emporia City: 61.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 52.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 10.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Virginia county has a higher share of renters.
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 Emporia City
| Period | Emporia City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.1% of the housing in Emporia City, 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. Vacancy has risen 11.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Emporia City
| Period | Emporia City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −11 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Emporia City is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only three have older homes.
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 Emporia City
| Period | Emporia City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $653 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $693 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $682 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,029 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$375 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Emporia City costs $1,029 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $375 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the northeast.
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 Emporia City
Bachelor's degrees in Emporia City
| Period | Emporia City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Emporia City have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 17.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
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 Emporia City
| Period | Emporia City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.6% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.8% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.4% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Emporia City never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 9.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Virginia counties have a lower share of high school graduates: only four of 133.
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 Emporia City
| Period | Emporia City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Emporia City has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 8.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Emporia City compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia City | 2.45 | 37.3 | 22.6% | 61.9% | 21.1% | 1961 | $1,029 | 17.9% | 80.4% | 2.6% |
| Greensville County | 2.57 | 41.9 | 22.4% | 33.7% | 19.6% | 1982 | $1,024 | 16.3% | 81.5% | 5.8% |
| Brunswick County | 2.16 | 45.7 | 17.4% | 25.6% | 18.8% | 1980 | $954 | 16.9% | 82.9% | 3.7% |
| Southampton County | 2.38 | 47.8 | 10.1% | 23.9% | 10.6% | 1983 | $1,018 | 20.3% | 87.8% | 5.6% |
| Franklin City | 2.35 | 38.3 | 20.0% | 46.1% | 13.4% | 1968 | $1,121 | 26.9% | 85.7% | 9.0% |
| Mecklenburg County | 2.18 | 48.2 | 12.6% | 31.7% | 25.3% | 1981 | $845 | 20.0% | 85.8% | 3.0% |
| Suffolk City | 2.64 | 39.4 | 13.3% | 29.3% | 7.6% | 1992 | $1,673 | 33.5% | 91.3% | 5.1% |
| Chesapeake City | 2.73 | 38.9 | 12.7% | 25.6% | 4.7% | 1989 | $1,815 | 36.7% | 94.2% | 4.7% |
| Halifax County | 2.46 | 46.1 | 13.9% | 25.4% | 21.2% | 1976 | $876 | 19.3% | 83.4% | 4.1% |
| Pittsylvania County | 2.36 | 47.6 | 11.7% | 21.3% | 14.4% | 1981 | $876 | 16.0% | 85.7% | 4.5% |
| Danville City | 2.18 | 40.8 | 16.1% | 52.2% | 14.2% | 1962 | $861 | 19.3% | 86.8% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Cumberland County, VA · Steele County, ND · Stark County, IL · Stanton County, KS · Stanley County, SD · Stafford County, KS · Smith County, MS · Custer County, MT · Custer County, ID · Custer County, CO
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 Emporia City. 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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