Unified School District · VA
Emporia City Public Schools
Emporia City Public Schools is a unified school district in Virginia with a community population of 5,547. The median household income is $51,899 and the median age is 36.6.
5,547
Population
837
People / sq mi
$51,899
Median Income
36.6
Median Age
Emporia City Public Schools covers 7 sq mi of land at 836.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$51,899
Median Household Income
$28,969
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$148,500
Median Home Value
$1,037
Median Rent
38.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
80.6%
High School+
16.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Emporia City Public Schools serves a community with a population of 5,547 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Virginia.
The median household income in Emporia City Public Schools is $51,899, with a per capita income of $28,969. The poverty rate is 15.4%.
Emporia City Public Schools is 19.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 10.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Emporia City Public Schools, 80.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Emporia City Public Schools is $148,500, with a median rent of $1,037. The homeownership rate is 38.1%.
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Data for Emporia City Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5101190).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.