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Emerson, GA


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Emerson, Georgia

Emerson, Georgia, in Bartow county, is 16 miles NW of Marietta, Georgia (center to center) and 33 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is in the Atlanta area. There are 1,092 residents in Emerson.

The People and Families of Emerson

In Emerson, about 55% of adults are married. The faces of Emerson are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Emerson had a median family income of $41,429.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Emerson Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Emerson that were owner-occupied was 78%.

Commuting

In Emerson, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Emerson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Emerson Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Emerson, GA

Comparing Emerson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity95
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population36
Senior Citizens34
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty37
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times23
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Rents44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
People Living Alone11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11
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