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Emporia city, VA: growth, migration and housing
Emporia city has 5,447 residents, down 4.4% since 2020 (+0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 198 households moved in and 218 moved out (-20 net), while a net $1.0M of income left. Median household income is $51,899, the median home $148,500 and median rent $1,037 a month.
In Virginia: 127th of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 123rd of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 117th of 133 counties for median household income · 116th of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Emporia city, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Greensville County, VA | 69 | $1.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Emporia city, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Greensville County, VA | 77 | $2.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.