Emporia city, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Emporia city
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51595
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 595
Geography
- Land Area
- 6.63 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.05 sq mi
- Total Area
- 6.68 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.696182
- Longitude
- -77.535975
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 5,444
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 3,913
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,088 | 93.5% |
| Hispanic | 356 | 6.5% |
| White | 1,058 | 19.4% |
| Black | 3,619 | 66.5% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,740 | 95.6% |
| Hispanic | 173 | 4.4% |
| White | 1,008 | 25.8% |
| Black | 2,714 | 69.4% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 5,547
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,858
- Poverty Rate
- 15.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 842
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,087 | 19.6% |
| Black | 3,569 | 64.3% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 3,744
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,278 | 60.8% |
| Republican | 587 | 15.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 879 | 23.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,646 | 44.0% |
| Female | 2,098 | 56.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 637 | 17.0% |
| Hispanic | 117 | 3.1% |
| Black | 2,859 | 76.4% |
| Asian | 36 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,385
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 37.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 244 | 38.3% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 20.5% |
| Black | 1,073 | 37.5% |
| Asian | 11 | 30.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 584 | 35.5% |
| Female | 801 | 38.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,137 (31.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 580 (15.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 2,726
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $148,886
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,039
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 10.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.