Emerson, Iowa Population 2022
Emerson is a city located in Mills County Iowa. Emerson has a 2020 population of 470. Emerson is currently growing at a rate of 1.51% annually and its population has increased by 7.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 438 in 2010.
The average household income in Emerson is $61,663 with a poverty rate of 7.54%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $733 per month, and the median house value is $77,900. The median age in Emerson is 40.9 years, 37.5 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
Emerson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Emersonwas:
- White: 86.76%
- Black or African American: 12.42%
- Asian: 0.61%
- Two or more races: 0.20%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 426 | 86.76% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 12.42% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.20% |
Emerson Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 203 | 2.42 | 70.9 |
| Married | 129 | 2.98 | 80.6 |
| Non Family | 56 | 1.09 | 60.7 |
| Female | 18 | 2.5 | 33.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.93% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 5.30% |
| High School Graduate | 115 | 35.83% |
| Some College | 81 | 25.23% |
| Associates Degree | 61 | 19.00% |
| Bachelors Degree | 39 | 12.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 1.56% |
Emerson Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 320 | 301 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.06%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.75%.
Emerson Language by Age
Emerson Language
99.32% of Emerson residents speak only English, while 0.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.45% of the population.
7.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.23%
Male Poverty Rate
8.97%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Emerson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Emerson is White, with 8.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Emerson is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.60%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.65%.
Emerson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
66.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.2%
Male Marriage Rate
63.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Emerson Married by Age and Sex
Emerson Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Emerson Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 15.07% |
Emerson Veterans by Education
7.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.1%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
56.62%
Born in Emerson
98.98%
Native Born
1.02%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
1.02%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.98% of Emerson residents were born in the United States, with 56.62% having been born in Iowa. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 470 | 7 | 1.51% |
| 2021 | 463 | 7 | 1.54% |
| 2020 | 456 | 7 | 1.56% |
| 2019 | 449 | 7 | 1.58% |
| 2018 | 442 | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 442 | 2 | 0.45% |
| 2016 | 440 | 7 | 1.62% |
| 2015 | 433 | 6 | 1.41% |
| 2014 | 427 | -5 | -1.16% |
| 2013 | 432 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 431 | -5 | -1.15% |
| 2011 | 436 | -2 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 438 | 0.00% |