Emporia city's estimated 2026 population is 5,248 with a growth rate of -1.45% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Emporia city is the 129th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 5,920 and has seen a growth of -11.35% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Emporia city includes 64.03% Black or African American, 20.61% White, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (64.03%)
White (20.61%)
Two or more races (14.77%)
Asian (0.59%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,607 | 64.03% |
| White | 1,161 | 20.61% |
| Two or more races | 832 | 14.77% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.59% |
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Never Married
Emporia city's average per capita income is $43,233. Household income levels show a median of $49,375. The poverty rate stands at 13.54%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,886 | - |
| Families | $59,935 | $74,690 |
| Households | $49,375 | $66,137 |
| Non Families | $30,500 | $46,597 |
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