Emory, VA Demographics

A map of Emory's Population by Race

Emory, Virginia had a population of 1,237 in 2020. It was 86.9% White, 6.0% Black, 0.6% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 1.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Emory, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Emory is the 342nd 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).

Emory's White Population

1,075 residents of Emory identify as White, or 86.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Emory considerably larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Emory is ranked #188 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Emory is less White than neighboring Meadowview (95.6% White), Glade Spring (91.4% White), Saltville (95.9% White), Allison Gap (96.1% White), and Chilhowie (89.7% White).

Emory's Black Population

74 residents of Emory identify as Black, or 6.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Emory less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Emory is ranked #384 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Emory is more Black than neighboring Meadowview (1.6% Black), Glade Spring (3.2% Black), Saltville (0.3% Black), Allison Gap (0% Black), and Chilhowie (2.2% Black).

Emory's Asian Population

8 residents of Emory identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Emory slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Emory is ranked #396 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Emory is more Asian than neighboring Meadowview (0% Asian), Glade Spring (0.3% Asian), Allison Gap (0.2% Asian), and Chilhowie (0% Asian).

Emory's Hispanic Population

43 residents of Emory identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Emory slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Emory is ranked #403 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Emory is more Hispanic than neighboring Meadowview (1.4% Hispanic), Glade Spring (1.2% Hispanic), Saltville (0.7% Hispanic), and Allison Gap (1.5% Hispanic). Emory is less Hispanic than neighboring Chilhowie (4.8% Hispanic).

Emory's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Emory identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Emory roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Emory is ranked #30 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Emory is more Native American/Other than neighboring Meadowview (0.1% Native American/Other), Glade Spring (0.6% Native American/Other), Saltville (0.2% Native American/Other), Allison Gap (0% Native American/Other), and Chilhowie (0.1% Native American/Other).

Emory's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Emory identify as Multiracial, or 1.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Emory roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Emory is ranked #647 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Emory is less Multiracial than neighboring Meadowview (1.3% Multiracial), Glade Spring (3.3% Multiracial), Saltville (2.4% Multiracial), Allison Gap (2.3% Multiracial), and Chilhowie (3.1% Multiracial).

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