Emerson, AR

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Emerson Overview

320
TOTAL POPULATION
175
MALE POPULATION
145
FEMALE POPULATION
120.69
MALES / 100 FEMALES
82.86
FEMALES / 100 MALES
22.8
MEDIAN AGE
4.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
4.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,379
PER CAPITA INCOME
$80,000
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$72,875
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
54.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
45.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$7,547
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
128
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Emerson Zip Codes

Emerson Area Codes

Race in Emerson

The most populous races in Emerson are White / Caucasian (249 | 77.8%), Native / Alaskan (34 | 10.6%), and Black / African American (21 | 6.6%).
Race in Emerson
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American216.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino92.8%
Native / Alaskan3410.6%
White / Caucasian24977.8%
Two or more Races165.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total320100.0%

Ancestry in Emerson

The most populous ancestries reported in Emerson are American (35 | 10.9%), Irish (10 | 3.1%), Mexican (9 | 2.8%), Sri Lankan (7 | 2.2%), and English (6 | 1.9%), together accounting for 20.9% of all Emerson residents.
Ancestry in Emerson
Ancestry# Population% Population
American3510.9%
English61.9%
German20.6%
Irish103.1%
Mexican92.8%
Sri Lankan72.2%
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Immigrants in Emerson

Immigrants in Emerson
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Emerson

Sex and Age in Emerson

The most populous age groups in Emerson are 15 to 19 Years (43 | 24.6%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (32 | 22.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Emerson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (5.1%)2 (1.4%)
5 to 9 Years12 (6.9%)11 (7.6%)
10 to 14 Years15 (8.6%)16 (11.0%)
15 to 19 Years43 (24.6%)31 (21.4%)
20 to 24 Years11 (6.3%)12 (8.3%)
25 to 29 Years13 (7.4%)3 (2.1%)
30 to 34 Years9 (5.1%)32 (22.1%)
35 to 39 Years25 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.7%)
45 to 49 Years8 (4.6%)9 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.7%)
55 to 59 Years6 (3.4%)12 (8.3%)
60 to 64 Years12 (6.9%)7 (4.8%)
65 to 69 Years4 (2.3%)7 (4.8%)
70 to 74 Years5 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.7%)
85 Years and over3 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total175 (100.0%)145 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Emerson

Median Family Size in Emerson

The median family size in Emerson is 4.91 persons per family, with single male/father families (3 | 5.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 7.67 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (29 | 51.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.07 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Emerson
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple29 (51.8%)3.07
Single Male/Father3 (5.4%)7.67
Single Female/Mother24 (42.9%)6.79
Total Families56 (100.0%)4.91

Median Household Size in Emerson

Median Household Size in Emerson
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple29 (36.7%)3.07
Single Male/Father3 (3.8%)9.00
Single Female/Mother24 (30.4%)7.54
Non-family23 (29.1%)-
Total Households79 (100.0%)4.05

Household Size by Marriage Status in Emerson

Out of a total of 79 households in Emerson, 56 (70.9%) are family households, while 23 (29.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 20, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 23.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Emerson
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-23 (29.1%)
2-Person Households20 (25.3%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households6 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households9 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households4 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households17 (21.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (70.9%)23 (29.1%)

Female Fertility in Emerson

Fertility by Age in Emerson

Average fertility rate in Emerson is 227.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 426.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Emerson
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years20 (100.0%)426.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total20 (100.0%)227.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Emerson

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Emerson
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Emerson

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Emerson
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma13 (65.0%)361.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree7 (35.0%)1,000.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total20 (100.0%)227.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Emerson

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Emerson
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Emerson

Income Overview in Emerson

Per Capita Income in Emerson is $22,379, while median incomes of families and households are $80,000 and $72,875 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income320$22,379
Median Family Income56$80,000
Mean Family Income56$74,727
Median Household Income79$72,875
Mean Household Income79$67,459
Income Deficit56$7,547
Wage / Income Gap (%)32054.07%
Wage / Income Gap ($)32045.93¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3200.38

Earnings by Sex in Emerson

Average Earnings in Emerson are $45,000, $53,750 for men and $24,688 for women, a difference of 54.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Emerson
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male88 (57.9%)$53,750
Female64 (42.1%)$24,688
Total152 (100.0%)$45,000

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Emerson

The most common earnings brackets in Emerson are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (33 | 37.5%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (13 | 20.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Emerson
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)6 (9.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49911 (12.5%)5 (7.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9995 (5.7%)7 (10.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)7 (10.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4996 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)8 (12.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)10 (15.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)3 (4.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)1 (1.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9994 (4.5%)1 (1.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99911 (12.5%)13 (20.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9995 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9995 (5.7%)3 (4.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9993 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99933 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+3 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total88 (100.0%)64 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Emerson

Average earnings in Emerson are $73,750 for men and $26,750 for women, a difference of 63.7%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $83,438, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $75,298. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $43,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $43,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Emerson
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$75,298$43,750
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$83,438$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$73,750$26,750

Family Income in Emerson

Family Income Brackets in Emerson

According to the Emerson family income data, there are 17 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Emerson
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00011.8%
$10,000 to $14,999610.7%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991628.6%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,99923.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991119.6%
$100,000 to $149,9991730.4%
$150,000 to $199,99935.4%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Emerson

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Emerson
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families20 (35.7%)$0
3-Person Families8 (14.3%)$0
4-Person Families7 (12.5%)$0
5-Person Families10 (17.9%)$0
6-Person Families4 (7.1%)$0
7+ Person Families7 (12.5%)$0
Total56 (100.0%)$80,000

Family Income by Number of Earners in Emerson

Family Income by Number of Earners in Emerson
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners10 (17.9%)$0
1 Earner17 (30.4%)$0
2 Earners16 (28.6%)$84,167
3+ Earners13 (23.2%)$133,750
Total56 (100.0%)$80,000

Household Income in Emerson

Household Income Brackets in Emerson

With 19 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Emerson, accounting for 24.0% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Emerson
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00011.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991519.0%
$15,000 to $24,99933.8%
$25,000 to $34,99978.9%
$35,000 to $49,99933.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991924.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991113.9%
$100,000 to $149,9991721.5%
$150,000 to $199,99933.8%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Emerson

The median household income in Emerson is $72,875, with the highest median household income of $81,250 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 41 households (51.9%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Emerson
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years23 (29.1%)$74,625
45 to 64 Years41 (51.9%)$81,250
65+ Years15 (19.0%)$33,438
Total79 (100.0%)$72,875

Poverty in Emerson

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Emerson

With 30.3% poverty level for males and 42.1% for females among the residents of Emerson, 16 and 17 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 14 males (100.0%) and 20 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Emerson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years10 (52.6%)16 (59.3%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years14 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years24 (60.0%)4 (25.0%)
25 to 34 Years3 (13.6%)10 (28.6%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years1 (12.5%)7 (70.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (15.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (14.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total53 (30.3%)61 (42.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Emerson

According to the poverty statistics in Emerson, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Emerson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (88.9%)2 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years9 (47.4%)11 (40.7%)
12 to 14 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years16 (40.0%)12 (75.0%)
25 to 34 Years19 (86.4%)25 (71.4%)
35 to 44 Years25 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years7 (87.5%)3 (30.0%)
55 to 64 Years18 (100.0%)16 (84.2%)
65 to 74 Years9 (100.0%)6 (85.7%)
75 Years and over3 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total122 (69.7%)84 (57.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Emerson

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Emerson
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Emerson

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Emerson
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (58.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)17 (70.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Emerson

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Emerson
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)7 (87.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (58.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)17 (63.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Emerson

Employment by Class of Employer in Emerson

Among the 118 employed individuals in Emerson, private company employees (97 | 82.2%), local government employees (9 | 7.6%), and federal government employees (7 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Emerson
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees9782.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees97.6%
State Government Employees54.2%
Federal Government Employees75.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total118100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Emerson

Employment Status by Age in Emerson
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years8 (34.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years36 (87.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years12 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years6 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years15 (78.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total128 (51.6%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Emerson

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Emerson
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma65 (73.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total111 (80.4%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Emerson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Emerson are Health Diagnosing & Treating (13 | 10.2%), Business & Financial (10 | 7.8%), Health Technologists (5 | 3.9%), Management (4 | 3.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (4 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Emerson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Emerson, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Emerson
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating5 (38.5%)8 (61.5%)
Health Technologists5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)13 (37.1%)22 (62.9%)
Total (Overall)75 (58.6%)53 (41.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Emerson are Food Preparation & Serving (11 | 8.6%), Security & Protection (5 | 3.9%), Law Enforcement (5 | 3.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (3 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Emerson

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Emerson
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving1 (9.1%)10 (90.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)9 (47.4%)10 (52.6%)
Total (Overall)75 (58.6%)53 (41.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Emerson are Sales & Related (16 | 12.5%), and Office & Administration (7 | 5.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Emerson

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Emerson
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3 (18.8%)13 (81.2%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)3 (13.0%)20 (87.0%)
Total (Overall)75 (58.6%)53 (41.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Emerson are Construction & Extraction (21 | 16.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Emerson

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Emerson
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)75 (58.6%)53 (41.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Emerson are Transportation (11 | 8.6%), Material Moving (10 | 7.8%), and Production (8 | 6.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Emerson

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Emerson
OccupationMaleFemale
Production8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving9 (90.0%)1 (10.0%)
Total (Category)28 (96.6%)1 (3.5%)
Total (Overall)75 (58.6%)53 (41.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Emerson

Employment Industries in Emerson

The major employment industries in Emerson include Retail Trade (28 | 21.9%), Construction (21 | 16.4%), Manufacturing (20 | 15.6%), Public Administration (16 | 12.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (11 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Emerson

Employment Industries by Sex in Emerson

The Emerson industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Emerson
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing19 (95.0%)1 (5.0%)
Wholesale Trade5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services1 (9.1%)10 (90.9%)
Public Administration9 (56.2%)7 (43.8%)
Total75 (58.6%)53 (41.4%)

Education in Emerson

School Enrollment in Emerson

The most common levels of schooling among the 96 students in Emerson are high school (35 | 36.5%), middle school (29 | 30.2%), and elementary school (23 | 24.0%).
School Enrollment in Emerson
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool55.2%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School2324.0%
Middle School2930.2%
High School3536.5%
College / Undergraduate44.2%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total96100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Emerson

Out of a total of 96 students who are enrolled in schools in Emerson, 2 (2.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 94 (97.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (40.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 23 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Emerson
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total94 (97.9%)2 (2.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Emerson

Bio, nature & agricultural (8 | 24.2%), business (8 | 24.2%), psychology (5 | 15.1%), arts & humanities (5 | 15.1%), and engineering (4 | 12.1%) are the most common fields of study among 33 individuals in Emerson who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Emerson
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural824.2%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology515.1%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering412.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business824.2%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications39.1%
Arts & Humanities515.1%
Total33100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Emerson

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Emerson

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Emerson are males with 2 vehicles (24, accounting for 33.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (21, making up 52.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Emerson
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle14 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles24 (33.3%)21 (45.7%)
3 Vehicles21 (29.2%)13 (28.3%)
4 Vehicles4 (5.6%)11 (23.9%)
5 or more Vehicles8 (11.1%)1 (2.2%)
Total72 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Emerson

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Emerson are 20 to 24 minutes (71 commuters, 62.8%), less than 5 minutes (14 commuters, 12.4%), and 10 to 14 minutes (10 commuters, 8.8%).
Commute Time in Emerson
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1412.4%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes108.8%
15 to 19 Minutes76.2%
20 to 24 Minutes7162.8%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes54.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes65.3%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Emerson

The most common commute times in Emerson are 20 to 24 minutes (40 commuters, 59.7%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (31 commuters, 67.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Emerson
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes4 (6.0%)10 (21.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes9 (13.4%)1 (2.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes6 (9.0%)1 (2.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes40 (59.7%)31 (67.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes5 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes3 (4.5%)3 (6.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Emerson

The most frequent times of departure to work in Emerson are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (21, 31.3%) for males and 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (13, 28.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Emerson
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6 (9.0%)13 (28.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM21 (31.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3 (4.5%)3 (6.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM11 (16.4%)1 (2.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (21.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM13 (19.4%)1 (2.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1 (1.5%)8 (17.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (21.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total67 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Emerson

Occupancy by Ownership in Emerson

Of the total 79 dwellings in Emerson, owner-occupied units account for 52 (65.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 27 (34.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Emerson
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5265.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2734.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units79100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Emerson

Occupancy by Household Size in Emerson
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2329.1%
2-Person Household2025.3%
3-Person Household67.6%
4+ Person Household3038.0%
Total Housing Units79100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Emerson

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Emerson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household13 (56.5%)10 (43.5%)
2-Person Household14 (70.0%)6 (30.0%)
3-Person Household6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household19 (63.3%)11 (36.7%)
Total Housing Units52 (65.8%)27 (34.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Emerson

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Emerson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
High School Diploma27 (60.0%)18 (40.0%)
College/Associate Degree10 (90.9%)1 (9.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher15 (75.0%)5 (25.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Emerson

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Emerson
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1924.0%
35 to 44 Years45.1%
45 to 54 Years1417.7%
55 to 64 Years2734.2%
65 to 74 Years1113.9%
75 to 84 Years11.3%
85 Years and Over33.8%
Total79100.0%

Housing Finances in Emerson

Median Income by Occupancy in Emerson

Median Income by Occupancy in Emerson
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied52 (65.8%)$83,333
Renter-Occupied27 (34.2%)$0
Average79 (100.0%)$72,875

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Emerson

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Emerson
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9991 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9994 (7.7%)11 (40.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9993 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9997 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9993 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9994 (7.7%)15 (55.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99910 (19.2%)1 (3.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99917 (32.7%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more3 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Emerson

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Emerson
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3007 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4996 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79926 (50.0%)15 (55.6%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)1 (3.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4996 (11.5%)11 (40.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9997 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Emerson

Housing Structures in Emerson

Housing Structures in Emerson
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached6784.8%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other1215.2%
Total79100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Emerson

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Emerson
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached41 (61.2%)26 (38.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other11 (91.7%)1 (8.3%)
Total52 (65.8%)27 (34.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Emerson

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Emerson
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)3 (11.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms13 (25.0%)17 (63.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms17 (32.7%)6 (22.2%)
8 or more Rooms22 (42.3%)1 (3.7%)
Total52 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Emerson

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Emerson
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas34 (65.4%)21 (77.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)1 (3.7%)
Electricity18 (34.6%)5 (18.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Emerson

Household Vehicle Usage in Emerson
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)5 (18.5%)
1 Vehicle11 (21.1%)12 (44.4%)
2 Vehicles21 (40.4%)10 (37.0%)
3 or more Vehicles20 (38.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Emerson

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Emerson

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3616
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$556$0
Real Estate Taxes$580$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Emerson

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Emerson
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00012 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9995 (13.9%)6 (37.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9998 (22.2%)10 (62.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9997 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9994 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total36 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Emerson

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Emerson
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9997 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9997 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9993 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9994 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99914 (38.9%)10 (62.5%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)3 (18.8%)
Total36 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Emerson

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Emerson
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x17 (47.2%)91,250 (570,312.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x8 (22.2%)9 (56.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x1 (2.8%)7 (43.8%)
4.0x or more10 (27.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total36 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Emerson

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Emerson
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80016 (44.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4997 (19.4%)12 (75.0%)
$800 to $1,4994 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total36 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Emerson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Emerson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Emerson
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years98 (82.4%)21 (17.6%)
19 to 25 Years21 (65.6%)11 (34.4%)
26 to 34 Years39 (68.4%)18 (31.6%)
35 to 44 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years29 (78.4%)8 (21.6%)
65 to 74 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total262 (81.9%)58 (18.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Emerson

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Emerson
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen98 (82.4%)21 (17.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen21 (65.6%)11 (34.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Emerson

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Emerson
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00028 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99926 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99943 (87.8%)6 (12.2%)
$100,000 and over62 (54.4%)52 (45.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Emerson

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Emerson
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61 (9.1%)10 (90.9%)
6 to 18 Years26 (21.8%)84 (70.6%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)21 (65.6%)
25 to 34 Years10 (17.5%)29 (50.9%)
35 to 44 Years21 (80.8%)5 (19.2%)
45 to 54 Years6 (33.3%)12 (66.7%)
55 to 64 Years19 (51.3%)10 (27.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (100.0%)2 (12.5%)
75 Years and over4 (100.0%)1 (25.0%)
Total103 (32.2%)174 (54.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Emerson

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Emerson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (14.8%)
18 to 34 Years3 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (13.7%)1 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (14.3%)
75 Years and over3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Emerson

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Emerson: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Emerson: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Emerson: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (14.8%)
18 to 34 Years3 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Emerson: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)1 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (14.3%)
75 Years and over3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Emerson: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (14.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Emerson

Computing Device Access in Emerson

Computing Device Access in Emerson
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5772.2%
Smartphone6784.8%
Tablet4151.9%
No Computing Device1215.2%
Total79100.0%

Internet Access in Emerson

Internet Access in Emerson
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home4455.7%
Cellular Data Only911.4%
Satellite Internet67.6%
No Internet2632.9%
Total79100.0%

Emerson Summary

Emerson, Arkansas is a small town located in Columbia County, Arkansas. It is situated on the banks of the Ouachita River, about 20 miles south of Magnolia. The town was founded in 1883 and was named after the Emerson family, who were early settlers in the area. The population of Emerson was estimated to be 545 in 2020.

Geography

Emerson is located in the Ouachita Mountains region of Arkansas. The town is situated on the banks of the Ouachita River, about 20 miles south of Magnolia. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 64°F.

Economy

The economy of Emerson is largely based on agriculture and timber. The town is home to several farms, as well as a sawmill and a lumber yard. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Emerson was 545. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in Emerson was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $35,000. About 17.3% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.3% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Emerson, Arkansas is a small town located in Columbia County, Arkansas. It is situated on the banks of the Ouachita River, about 20 miles south of Magnolia. The town was founded in 1883 and was named after the Emerson family, who were early settlers in the area. The population of Emerson was estimated to be 545 in 2020. The economy of Emerson is largely based on agriculture and timber. The town is home to several farms, as well as a sawmill and a lumber yard. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. The median income for a household in Emerson was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $35,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Emerson?
Total Population of Emerson is 320.
What is the Total Male Population of Emerson?
Total Male Population of Emerson is 175.
What is the Total Female Population of Emerson?
Total Female Population of Emerson is 145.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Emerson?
There are 120.69 Males per 100 Females in Emerson.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Emerson?
There are 82.86 Females per 100 Males in Emerson.
What is the Median Population Age in Emerson?
Median Population Age in Emerson is 22.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Emerson
Average Family Size in Emerson is 4.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Emerson
Average Household Size in Emerson is 4.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Emerson?
Per Capita income in Emerson is $22,379.
What is the Median Family Income in Emerson?
Median Family Income in Emerson is $80,000.
What is the Median Household income in Emerson?
Median Household Income in Emerson is $72,875.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Emerson?
Income or Wage Gap in Emerson is 54.1%.
Women in Emerson earn 45.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Emerson?
Family Income Deficit in Emerson is $7,547.
Families that are below poverty line in Emerson earn $7,547 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Emerson?
Inequality or Gini Index in Emerson is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Emerson?
There are 128 People in the Labor Forcein in Emerson.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Emerson?
51.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Emerson.