Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Emerson, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,573

Median Agei

39.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.9%1,099

Black

21.7%341

Hispanic/Latino

5.2%82

Two or More

2.1%33

Asian

1.1%17

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%63

High School Diploma

24.6%250

Some College (<1 yr)

4%41

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%126

Associate's Degree

4.8%49

Bachelor's Degree

24%244

Master's Degree

8.5%87

Professional Degree

2%20

Doctorate

2.3%23

HS or Higher

88.7%

BA or Higher

36.7%

Graduate+

12.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$226,600

Median Renti

$1,486

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.5%401

Renter-Occupied

31.5%184

Total Units

613

Homeownership

68.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.2%29

$50K–$100K

7.5%30

$100K–$150K

9.5%38

$150K–$200K

13.5%54

$200K–$300K

31.4%126

$300K–$500K

5.7%23

$500K–$1M

20%80

$1M+

5.2%21

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%8

2010–2019

11.4%70

2000–2009

25.8%158

1990–1999

5.7%35

1980–1989

4.1%25

1970–1979

15.5%95

1960–1969

18.3%112

1950–1959

5.7%35

1940–1949

4.7%29

1939 or earlier

7.5%46

Heating Fuel

Electricity

71.1%416

Utility Gas

26%152

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,250

Mean Household Incomei

$108,681

Per Capita Incomei

$41,972

Poverty Ratei

12.4%

Unemploymenti

8.3%

Labor Forcei

781

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.8%75

$10K–$15K

2.1%12

$15K–$20K

3.9%23

$20K–$25K

0.7%4

$25K–$30K

4.4%26

$30K–$35K

6.3%37

$35K–$40K

3.2%19

$40K–$45K

2.2%13

$45K–$50K

1.9%11

$50K–$60K

4.3%25

$60K–$75K

8%47

$75K–$100K

14.9%87

$100K–$125K

5.5%32

$125K–$150K

6.2%36

$150K–$200K

9.1%53

$200K+

14.5%85

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

503.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

India

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

704

Avg. Commutei

28.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

710

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

55(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.1%Insured

10.9%Uninsured