Emporia, VA
Living in Emporia
Bikeability21
Walkability48
Commute85
Public Transit27
Affordability99
Public Safety41
Airports47
Hospitals26
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools83
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.4kPopulation-380 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black63%
Caucasian24%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate34%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$27kMedian Household Income-$5.7k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K47%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$117kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$466Median Monthly Rent+$74 (2010–19)
35%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas5%
Utility gas1%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Emporia
United States45
Virginia30
Emporia City60
Property Crime in Emporia
United States48
Virginia39
Emporia City85
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(37%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump33%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Emporia
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding29
Tornado23
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Emporia, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Emporia, VA
Jackson-Feild Bhs-Gwaltney School
10 miles, N
Brunswick Academy
16 miles, W
Cornerston Christian School
18 miles, SW
Halifax Academy
22 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Emporia, VA
Chowan University
30 miles, SE
Virginia State University
38 miles, N
North Carolina Wesleyan College
49 miles, S
Virginia Commonwealth University
59 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Emporia, VA
Halifax Regional Medical Center Inc
19 miles, S
Community Memorial Hospital
32 miles, W
Southampton Memorial Hospital
33 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Emporia, VA
Richmond International Airport
57 miles, N
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
65 miles, NE
Pitt-Greenville Airport
74 miles, S
Norfolk International Airport
75 miles, E