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Emerson

County:
Columbia County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.991
State:
Arkansas

Emerson is a town located in Columbia County, Arkansas. Emerson has a 2026 population of 275. Emerson is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -4.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 289 in 2020.

The median household income in Emerson is $55,938 with a poverty rate of 34.73%. The median age in Emerson is 33.1 years: 29.6 years for males, and 34 years for females. For every 100 females there are 143.9 males.

275
Total Population
278
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.72%
Growth

Emerson Population

Emerson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026275-2-0.72%
2025277-3-1.07%
2024280-3-1.06%
2023283-3-1.05%
2022286-2-0.69%
2021288-1-0.35%
2020289-1-0.34%
2019341-2-0.58%
2018343-2-0.58%
2017345-7-1.99%
2016352-2-0.56%
2015354-2-0.56%
2014356-5-1.39%
2013361-1-0.28%
2012362-4-1.09%
2011366-2-0.54%
2010367-2-0.54%

Median Age

Overall: 33.1 years
Female: 34 years
Male: 29.6 years

Emerson Adults

There are 171 adults, (31 of whom are seniors) in Emerson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 98 (41%)
Male: 141 (59%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Emerson includes 75.31% White, 16.32% Black or African American, 5.86% Native American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White18075.31%
Black or African American3916.32%
Native American145.86%
Two or more races62.51%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races41.67%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White18075.31%
Black or African American3916.32%
Native American145.86%
Two or more races20.84%

Emerson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Emerson 's average per capita income is $35,341. Household income levels show a median of $55,938. The poverty rate stands at 34.73%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$75,357-
Households$55,938$59,362
Non Families$28,750$34,773
Families-$61,389

$35,341

Average Income

$55,938

Median Household Income

34.73%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)