Emerson
Town in Columbia County, Arkansas

Emerson is a town in Columbia County, Arkansas, with 293 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 322 ft (98 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Haynesville, 9.6 miles S.
- 293residents (2020 Census)
- 322 ftelevation · 98 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 296 / sq mipopulation density
- 71740ZIP code
About Emerson
Emerson is a town in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 293 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Emerson
- Median household income
- $55,938
- Median home value
- $101,800
- Median rent
- $781/mo
- Median age
- 33.1
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Emerson had 293 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 293 |
|---|---|
| Density | 296 per sq mi (114 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Emerson at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Columbia County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 293 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.99 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.0973° N, 93.1960° W |
| ZIP code | 71740 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0521580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Emerson
- Haynesville, LA9.6 mi S
- Shongaloo, LA12.2 mi SW
- Magnolia12.5 mi N
- Taylor15.4 mi W
- Springhill, LA16.7 mi SW
- Cullen, LA17.1 mi SW
- McNeil17.3 mi N
- Waldo18.5 mi N
- Mount Holly20.3 mi NE
- Sarepta, LA20.4 mi SW
- Homer, LA22.4 mi S
- Buckner22.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Emerson
What county is Emerson in?
Emerson is in Columbia County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Emerson, AR?
293 people lived in Emerson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Emerson, AR?
The ZIP code of Emerson is 71740.
What is the elevation of Emerson?
322 feet (98 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Emerson?
Haynesville (9.6 mi), Shongaloo (12.2 mi), Magnolia (12.5 mi), Taylor (15.4 mi), Springhill (16.7 mi).
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