Emporia, VA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Emporia

Neighborhood

Emporia, VA

White City / Halifax Manor Mobile Home Park

Brink / Washington Park

Adams Grove / Drewryville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Emporia

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

15.9%

Households with Children

37.3%

School Enrollment K-12

698

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.9%
School Age (5-17): 21.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.3%
Working Age (35-54): 21.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.9%
Seniors (65+): 18.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 19.4%
High School / GED: 40.8%
Some College or Associate's: 23.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.3%
Single Parents: 23.0%
Couples & Adults: 24.3%
Living Alone: 38.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
Asian: 0.6%
Black or African American: 64.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 8.5%
Puerto Rican: 14.2%
Cuban: 29.4%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 27.1%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 20.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 51.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 48.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 33.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 66.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 68.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.0%
Spanish: 5.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 7.4%
Middle School (5-8): 4.4%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 4.0%
Not Enrolled: 76.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources