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Emporia, Virginia is 52 miles W of Suffolk, Virginia (center to center) and 81 miles W of Virginia Beach, Virginia. As of the year 2000 census, 5,665 people lived in Emporia.
In Emporia, about 39% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Emporia; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.
In the city, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in Emporia, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.
In 2000, Emporia had a median family income of $35,743.
Emporia residents donated more money ($750) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 52% of living spaces in Emporia are occupied by their owners, not by renters.
In Emporia, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Emporia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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