Emporia
City in Emporia city, Virginia
Emporia is a city in Emporia city, Virginia, with 5,766 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 128 ft (39 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jarratt, 9.1 miles NE.
- 5,766residents (2020 Census)
- 128 ftelevation · 39 m
- 6.6 sq miland area · 17.2 km²
- 870 / sq mipopulation density
- 23847ZIP code
About Emporia
Emporia is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the county seat of Greensville County. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,766, making it the third-least populous city in Virginia. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Emporia with surrounding Greensville County for statistical purposes. The town has become notorious for being a major speed trap.
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Living in Emporia
- Median household income
- $51,899
- Median home value
- $148,500
- Median rent
- $1,037/mo
- Median age
- 36.6
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Emporia had 5,766 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,766 |
|---|---|
| Density | 870 per sq mi (336 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Emporia at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Emporia city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,766 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.63 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6962° N, 77.5360° W |
| ZIP code | 23847 |
| Official website | ci.emporia.va.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5125808 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Emporia
- Jarratt9.1 mi NE
- Seaboard, NC15.1 mi S
- Gaston, NC15.2 mi SW
- Garysburg, NC17.2 mi S
- Branchville18.1 mi SE
- Lawrenceville18.1 mi W
- Roanoke Rapids, NC18.4 mi S
- Capron18.6 mi E
- Stony Creek19.0 mi NE
- Weldon, NC19.3 mi S
- South Rosemary, NC19.5 mi SW
- South Weldon, NC19.9 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Emporia
What county is Emporia in?
Emporia is in Emporia city, Virginia.
What is the population of Emporia, VA?
5,766 people lived in Emporia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Emporia, VA?
The ZIP code of Emporia is 23847.
What is the elevation of Emporia?
128 feet (39 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Emporia?
Jarratt (9.1 mi), Seaboard (15.1 mi), Gaston (15.2 mi), Garysburg (17.2 mi), Branchville (18.1 mi).
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