Emory
City in Rains County, Texas
Emory is a city in Rains County, Texas, with 1,251 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 479 ft (146 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Point, 7.0 miles NW.
- 1,251residents (2020 Census)
- 479 ftelevation · 146 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.1 km²
- 638 / sq mipopulation density
- 75440ZIP code
About Emory
Emory is a city in Rains County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Emory had a population of 1,251. It is the county seat of Rains County. Previously known as Springville, the city and county are named after Emory Rains, who was a legislator from the area. Rains was the author of the Homestead Law of Texas, which was later used as a model for the protection of homesteads throughout the United States. Special legislation passed to create Rains County called for the citizens to vote on the location of the county seat and for that selected town to be named Emory.
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Living in Emory
- Median household income
- $36,500
- Median home value
- $218,100
- Median rent
- $940/mo
- Median age
- 34.8
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Emory had 1,251 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,251 |
|---|---|
| Density | 638 per sq mi (246 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Emory at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Rains County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,251 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.96 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8769° N, 95.7656° W |
| ZIP code | 75440 |
| Official website | cityofemory.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4824216 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Emory
- Point7.0 mi NW
- Alba9.9 mi SE
- East Tawakoni9.9 mi W
- Yantis11.5 mi E
- Lone Oak13.1 mi NW
- Fruitvale13.5 mi S
- Grand Saline14.1 mi S
- Edgewood14.5 mi SW
- West Tawakoni15.8 mi W
- Wills Point18.1 mi SW
- Cumby18.3 mi N
- Hawk Cove18.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Emory
What county is Emory in?
Emory is in Rains County, Texas.
What is the population of Emory, TX?
1,251 people lived in Emory at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Emory, TX?
The ZIP code of Emory is 75440.
What is the elevation of Emory?
479 feet (146 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Emory?
Point (7.0 mi), Alba (9.9 mi), East Tawakoni (9.9 mi), Yantis (11.5 mi), Lone Oak (13.1 mi).
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