Emporia, Virginia
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| Emporia, Virginia | |||
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Virginia | ||
| County | Independent City | ||
| Chartered | 1967 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Samuel W. Adams | ||
| Area | |||
| - City | 7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²) | ||
| - Land | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) | ||
| - Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) | ||
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) | ||
| Population (2005) | |||
| - City | 5,587 | ||
| - Density | 821.9/sq mi (317.5/km²) | ||
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) | ||
| Website: http://www.ci.emporia.va.us/ | |||
Emporia is an independent city located within the confines of Greensville County in Virginia. The population was 5,665 at the 2000 census. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Emporia with surrounding Greensville county for statistical purposes. It is the county seat of Greensville CountyGR6. It is the home of NASCAR drivers Elliott Sadler and Hermie Sadler. It is also the hometown of writer Michaelene Nordfors. The town has several budget chain restaurants and economy motels because of its proximity to Interstate Highway 95. Unusual for a small town, the Emporia Bicycling Club hosts regular group rides, including the annual Great Peanut ride which attracts hundreds of bicyclists who ride to visit a peanut farm and are treated to hearty meals and live entertainment at camp. Soybeans, pine and hardwood lumber, and tobacco are also grown around Emporia; it is at the north edge of the cotton belt. Unfortunately, Emporia's crime rate is the highest of any town in Virginia of comparable size.
[edit] Geography
Emporia is located at (36.693018, -77.53809)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.1 km² (7.0 mi²). 17.8 km² (6.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (1.00%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 5,665 people, 2,226 households, and 1,406 families residing in the city. The population density was 317.5/km² (821.9/mi²). There were 2,412 housing units at an average density of 135.2/km² (349.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 42.45% White, 56.15% Black or African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. 1.48% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,226 households out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were married couples living together, 21.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 83.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,333, and the median income for a family was $35,743. Males had a median income of $27,772 versus $21,657 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,377. About 11.4% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.
Most of the city's revenue comes from traffic citations[citation needed].
[edit] External links
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