Emerson, AR Demographics

A map of Emerson's Population by Race

Emerson, Arkansas had a population of 293 in 2020. It was 62.5% White, 25.6% Black, 1.0% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 6.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Emerson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Emerson is the 370th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Emerson's White Population

183 residents of Emerson identify as White, or 62.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Emerson slightly less than the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Emerson is ranked #470 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Emerson is more White than neighboring Haynesville (33.3% White), Magnolia (50% White), and McNeil (37.5% White). Emerson is less White than neighboring Shongaloo (93.4% White), and Taylor (87.9% White).

Emerson's Black Population

75 residents of Emerson identify as Black, or 25.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Emerson slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Emerson is ranked #139 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Emerson is more Black than neighboring Shongaloo (0.7% Black), and Taylor (1.2% Black). Emerson is less Black than neighboring Haynesville (60.5% Black), Magnolia (40.9% Black), and McNeil (56.2% Black).

Emerson's Asian Population

3 residents of Emerson identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Emerson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Emerson is ranked #96 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Emerson is more Asian than neighboring Haynesville (0.1% Asian), Shongaloo (0% Asian), McNeil (0% Asian), and Taylor (0.3% Asian). Emerson is less Asian than neighboring Magnolia (1.3% Asian).

Emerson's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Emerson identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Emerson slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Emerson is ranked #308 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Emerson is more Hispanic than neighboring Haynesville (1.8% Hispanic), Shongaloo (0% Hispanic), and McNeil (0.5% Hispanic). Emerson is less Hispanic than neighboring Magnolia (4.3% Hispanic), and Taylor (4% Hispanic).

Emerson's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Emerson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Emerson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Emerson is ranked #286 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Emerson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Haynesville (0.6% Native American/Other), Shongaloo (0% Native American/Other), and McNeil (0.3% Native American/Other).

Emerson's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Emerson identify as Multiracial, or 6.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Emerson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Emerson is ranked #119 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Emerson is more Multiracial than neighboring Haynesville (3.7% Multiracial), Magnolia (2.7% Multiracial), Shongaloo (6% Multiracial), McNeil (5.5% Multiracial), and Taylor (5.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.