Emma is a CDP located in Buncombe County North Carolina. Emma has a 2024 population of 3,464. Emma is currently growing at a rate of 7.71% annually and its population has increased by 36.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,532 in 2020.
The average household income in Emma is $52,369 with a poverty rate of 10%. The median age in Emma is 28.9 years: 21.7 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Emma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,396 | 50.63% |
| Two or more races | 1,199 | 43.49% |
| Native American | 143 | 5.19% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.36% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 770 | 3.58 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Married | 356 | 4.21 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Non Family | 230 | 1.98 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Male | 154 | 4.62 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 30 | 3.03 | 0 | 100 |
4.21
Average Family Size
3.58
Average Household Size
70.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 143 | 10.06% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 2.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 150 | 10.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 3.02% |
| High School Graduate | 630 | 44.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 167 | 11.74% |
| Some College | 247 | 17.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 734 | 725 | 118 |
| Hispanic | 636 | 335 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 492 | 223 | 75 |
| Native American | 91 | 59 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,982 | $0 | $75,982 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,500 | $27,222 | $20,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,658 | $38,513 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,090 | $38,101 | $30,408 |
| Some College | $44,459 | $58,341 | $0 |
$36,090
Average Earnings
$38,101
Average Male
$30,408
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.26% of Emma residents speak only English, while 48.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,825 | 190 | 10.41% |
| Native | 125 | 114 | 91.2% |
| White | 862 | 84 | 9.74% |
10%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.25%
Male Poverty Rate
8.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Emma is Native, with 91.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Emma is White, with 9.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.32% |
| High School | 7.62% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 19.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,774 | $60,201 |
| Households | $40,964 | $52,369 |
| Married Families | $42,137 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,236 | $33,020 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 0.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.38%
Born in Emma
79.4%
Native Born
20.6%
Foreign Born
20.6%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
79.4% of Emma residents were born in the United States, with 52.38% having been born in North Carolina. 20.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,464 | 248 | 7.71% |
| 2023 | 3,216 | 247 | 8.32% |
| 2022 | 2,969 | 202 | 7.3% |
| 2021 | 2,767 | 235 | 9.28% |
| 2020 | 2,532 | 0 | 0% |