Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Emory, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,207

Median Agei

34.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.7%1,059

Black

8.4%101

Hispanic/Latino

2.2%26

Two or More

1.6%19

Asian

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%39

High School Diploma

22.7%177

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%67

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%123

Associate's Degree

5.3%41

Bachelor's Degree

17.7%138

Master's Degree

1.8%14

Professional Degree

1%8

Doctorate

0.9%7

HS or Higher

78.8%

BA or Higher

21.4%

Graduate+

3.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$218,100

Median Renti

$940

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

47.9%203

Renter-Occupied

52.1%221

Total Units

479

Homeownership

47.9%

Vacancy Rate

11.5%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%14

2010–2019

20.7%99

2000–2009

7.5%36

1990–1999

5.4%26

1980–1989

16.1%77

1970–1979

15.9%76

1960–1969

10.6%51

1950–1959

12.5%60

1940–1949

2.5%12

1939 or earlier

5.8%28

Heating Fuel

Electricity

72.2%306

Utility Gas

24.8%105

Bottled/LP Gas

3.1%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$36,500

Mean Household Incomei

$53,328

Per Capita Incomei

$22,906

Poverty Ratei

27.5%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

415

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

70.6%

By Region

Workforce

Total Employed

402

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

64(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.2%Insured

16.8%Uninsured