Emory: Demographics & People
Census counts 1,419 people in Emory, in 244 households. Population grew 25.0% from 1,135 (2022) to 1,419 (2024). Median age 21.1 years. (25.8y younger than Washington County; 16.7y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 15% of the population. Population is 80% White (non-Hispanic) and 15% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.35). 81% of households are family-led. County is gaining 862 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 5.8 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 19% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 35 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 25.0% from 1,135 (2022) to 1,419 (2024) — about 41.7× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~1,796 (extrapolated at 12.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,389.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 53,935 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 25.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,135 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,419 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 1,419 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 2,389 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 21.1y is 17.8 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 15% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 21.1 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 15.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,419 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 218 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 850.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 198.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 153 |
| Population under 18 | 218 |
| Median age | 21.1 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,419 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.35 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 887 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 198 |
| Asian residents | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 25 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 34.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 78.7% |
| Asian population | 1.6% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 14.6% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.1% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 79.8% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.8% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 3% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 769 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 599 |
| Share born in this state | 54.2% |
| Share born in another state | 45.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 42.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.7% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 18 |
| From Europe | 10 |
Households & Family Composition
244 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 81% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 137 families, 30% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 72 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 137 |
| Married couples with children | 41 |
| Average household size | 2.46 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 7.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,144 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 478 |
| Family households | 198 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 81.1% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 244 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 18.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 862 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 18.6% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 46,098 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 45,236 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 862 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 70 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.7% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 696 residents live in group quarters (49.0% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 696 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-09 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51191 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 191 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Washington |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 22.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 19.30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 26.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51191 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Washington County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 2,812 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51191 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Washington County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 69.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 59.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 41.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 53,740 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 8.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 14 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 15.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,419, booming, young community, affluent, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,419 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Washington County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade