Emporia city, VA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Emporia city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,269 | 8,661,529 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 755.8 | 202.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.21% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.2 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,219 | 3,324,966 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Emporia city grew by 0.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 5,633 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Emporia city has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Emporia city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,749 | $91,409 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 9.20% | 4.62% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Emporia city is about 47% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Emporia city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $190,384 | $257,048 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,060 | $1,514 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 38.4% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Emporia city is about 15.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,060 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Emporia city spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 175 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Emporia city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.0 | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.9 | 46.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 175 | 194 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,415 | $6,010 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.0% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,577 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 618 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (8.7 min), Norton city (11.5 min), Covington city (11.8 min).
Slowest:
Surry County (43.2 min), Amelia County (40.4 min), Buckingham County (38.3 min).
The average commute time in Emporia city is 21 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Emporia city has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Emporia city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.53 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Emporia city has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | Emporia city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 71.3 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 27.9% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 25.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Emporia city, Virginia.
What is the population of Emporia city, Virginia?
The population of Emporia city, Virginia is 5,269, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Emporia city, Virginia?
The population density of Emporia city, Virginia is 755.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Emporia city, Virginia?
The median household income in Emporia city, Virginia is $48,749, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Emporia city, Virginia?
The median home price in Emporia city, Virginia is $190,384, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Emporia city, Virginia?
The unemployment rate in Emporia city, Virginia is 3.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.