Emerson is a city located in Bartow County, Georgia. Emerson has a 2025 population of 2,378 . Emerson is currently growing at a rate of 8.49% annually and its population has increased by 64.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,445 in 2020.
The average household income in Emerson is $114,371 with a poverty rate of 11.12%. The median age in Emerson is 39.6 years: 39.4 years for males, and 39.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.0 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Emerson includes 73.14% White, 19.06% Black or African American, 3.5% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (73.14%)
Black or African American (19.06%)
Native American (3.5%)
Two or more races (3.5%)
Other race (0.64%)
Asian (0.17%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,255 | 73.14% |
| Black or African American | 327 | 19.06% |
| Native American | 60 | 3.5% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.17% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Emerson's average per capita income is $51,641. Household income levels show a median of $76,424. The poverty rate stands at 11.12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $125,556 | - |
| Families | $85,313 | $140,038 |
| Households | $76,424 | $114,371 |
| Non Families | $25,104 | $35,621 |
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