Emporia, Virginia
Quick Statistics
Emporia is a community in Emporia County, Virginia, home to about 5,547 people spread across 6.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $32,860 a year, and a typical home is worth about $148,500. About 23.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 6 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Emporia ranks number 194 of 681 in population, number 455 in median household income, number 472 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Emporia typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 29°F. The area sees roughly 1 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jarratt, VA | 9.1 mi. | 989 |
| 2. | Seaboard, NC | 15.1 mi. | 585 |
| 3. | Gaston, NC | 15.2 mi. | 912 |
| 4. | Garysburg, NC | 17.2 mi. | 572 |
| 5. | Lawrenceville, VA | 18.1 mi. | 1,272 |
| 6. | Branchville, VA | 18.1 mi. | 146 |
| 7. | Roanoke Rapids, NC | 18.4 mi. | 14,856 |
| 8. | Capron, VA | 18.6 mi. | 148 |
What is the population of Emporia, Virginia?
Emporia has a population of about 5,547 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Emporia, Virginia in?
Emporia is located in Emporia County, Virginia.
What is the median home value in Emporia, Virginia?
The median home value in Emporia is about $148,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Emporia, Virginia?
The median personal income in Emporia is about $32,860 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Emporia, Virginia?
Since 1950, 3 tornadoes have been recorded in Emporia County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Emporia, Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 29 degrees, with around 1 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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