Emory is a city located in Rains County Texas. Emory has a 2024 population of 1,404. It is also the county seat of Rains County. Emory is currently growing at a rate of 2.78% annually and its population has increased by 12.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,251 in 2020.
The average household income in Emory is $57,207 with a poverty rate of 19.74%. The median age in Emory is 40.7 years: 28 years for males, and 51.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Emory was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,171 | 89.8% |
| Black or African American | 90 | 6.9% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 1.38% |
| Other race | 13 | 1% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 421 | 2.95 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Married | 167 | 3.8 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Non Family | 133 | 1.05 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Female | 117 | 3.83 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
| Male | 4 | 4.75 | 50 | 50 |
3.77
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
46.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 124 | 14.57% |
| Associates Degree | 38 | 4.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 107 | 12.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 4.58% |
| High School Graduate | 302 | 35.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 4.11% |
| Some College | 206 | 24.21% |
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 | 777 | 633 | 121 |
| Black | 30 | 20 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 13 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 14 | 4 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,571 | $92,917 | $47,768 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,611 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,146 | $37,727 | $22,708 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,449 | $19,007 | $40,833 |
| Overall | $34,875 | $36,563 | $32,386 |
| Some College | $42,000 | $0 | $42,250 |
$34,875
Average Earnings
$36,563
Average Male
$32,386
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.66% of Emory residents speak only English, while 1.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,115 | 235 | 21.08% |
| Black | 89 | 8 | 8.99% |
| Multiple | 12 | 2 | 16.67% |
19.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.82%
Male Poverty Rate
27.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Emory is White, with 21.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Emory is Black, with 8.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.63% |
| Some College | 7.73% |
| High School | 4.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 20% |
| Male Employed | 1.1% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,654 | $71,928 |
| Households | $35,489 | $57,207 |
| Married Families | $84,702 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,078 | $24,062 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
75
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 7.45% |
| Black | 5 | 8.62% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 5.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
70.55%
Born in Emory
98.31%
Native Born
1.69%
Foreign Born
0.46%
Non Citizen
1.23%
Naturalized
98.31% of Emory residents were born in the United States, with 70.55% having been born in Texas. 0.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,595 | 38 | 2.44% |
| 2028 | 1,557 | 38 | 2.5% |
| 2027 | 1,519 | 39 | 2.64% |
| 2026 | 1,480 | 38 | 2.64% |
| 2025 | 1,442 | 38 | 2.71% |
| 2024 | 1,404 | 38 | 2.78% |
| 2023 | 1,366 | 12 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 1,354 | 56 | 4.31% |
| 2021 | 1,298 | 47 | 3.76% |
| 2020 | 1,251 | -78 | -5.87% |
| 2019 | 1,329 | 36 | 2.78% |
| 2018 | 1,293 | 35 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 1,258 | 41 | 3.37% |
| 2016 | 1,217 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 1,214 | 10 | 0.83% |
| 2014 | 1,204 | -5 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 1,209 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 1,212 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 1,215 | 5 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 1,210 | 0 | 0% |