Largest observed gap
Monthly rent
$1,060 tract average vs. $1,369 citywide (-23%)
A 23% discount to the citywide median is a material local contrast. Read the individual tract values before treating that gap as typical across the city.
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Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in Emporia
Among 2 census tracts, Tract 8902 leads at $49,888 median income, while Tract 8901 sits at $48,644.
2 census tracts · Virginia · Census ACS 2023
Avg. Tract Income
$49,266
median household
Income Range
$48,644 – $49,888
lowest to highest tract
Avg. Tract Rent
$1,060/mo
median gross rent
Census Tracts
2
in Emporia
Where the tract view differs from the citywide view
How these gaps are calculated
These comparisons use the average of the tract medians listed on this page and the ACS citywide median. They are two different geographic summaries, so the gap is a reading aid rather than an estimate of a typical household.
Comparison 2
Home value
$130,450 tract average vs. $131,100 citywide
The listed-tract figure sits within 0% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
Comparison 3
Household income
$49,266 tract average vs. $49,375 citywide
The listed-tract figure sits within 0% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
What counts as a neighborhood here?
PlainCities uses U.S. Census tracts as neighborhood units, small, stable areas of a few thousand residents each. The table below lists this city's tracts, sorted by median household income.
Census Tracts by Income
Showing 2 of 2 tracts, sorted by median household income - Tract 8902 highest at $49,888 ; Tract 8901 lowest at $48,644.
| Tract | Population | |
|---|---|---|
|
Tract 8902 Emporia city Co. | 3,191 | View › |
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Tract 8901 Emporia city Co. | 2,442 | View › |
Source and tract definition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tracts are small, stable geographic units used for statistical analysis. Each tract typically contains 1,200–8,000 people. Last updated: 2026