Emporia, VA Employment

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34%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
46%
Household income NAT. AVG.
130%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexEmporiaVirginiaNational
Income per capita$19,612$34,967$29,829
Median household income$30,058$66,149$55,322
Median income owner occupied$52,833$82,180$70,586
Median income renter occupied$24,104$42,481$35,192
Median earnings male$30,915$41,712$36,919
Median earnings female$23,433$29,664$26,250
Unemployment rate10.7%3.8%4.7%
Poverty level21.8%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Emporia is 34% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Emporia is 46% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Emporia is 130% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Emporia is 44% higher than the national average

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      $44,094 $66,149 $132,298
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      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Emporia median earnings by income bracket

      Emporia employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry13.6%13.6%
      Manufacturing sector17.5%17.5%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services22.9%22.9%
      Public administration11.8%11.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities21.8%21.8%
      Education, health & social services5.1%5.1%
      Other7.3%7.3%

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      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Jarratt, VA866$52,5745.0%
      Gaston, NC1,290$34,04938.5%
      Seaboard, NC743$20,55662.8%
      Emporia, VA5,408$30,05845.7%

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      Emporia, VA5,408$30,05845.7%
      Source: The Emporia, VA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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