Emporia city's 2026 population is estimated at 5,248, reflecting a -1.45% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Emporia city is the 129th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 5,920 and has grown -11.35% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.6 years
Female: 38.6 years
Male: 33.7 years
There are 4,014 adults, (1,008 of whom are seniors) in Emporia city.
Female: 2,968 (53.5%)
Male: 2,579 (46.5%)
The racial composition of Emporia city includes 64.34% Black or African American, 19.6% White, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,569 | 64.34% |
| White | 1,087 | 19.6% |
| Two or more races | 859 | 15.49% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.58% |
Emporia city 's average per capita income is $45,833. Household income levels show a median of $51,899. The poverty rate stands at 15.81%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,500 | - |
| Families | $54,389 | $74,819 |
| Households | $51,899 | $71,067 |
| Non Families | $33,546 | $54,393 |
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