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Emerson, AR
Town in Columbia County, Arkansas.
Population
239
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
241
ZIP codes
0
Emerson and its ZIP codes
Emerson at a glance
- Emerson is about 4.1 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Emerson, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Emerson.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,768
7,979 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,741
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$186M
FY 2026, $8,139 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Emerson, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
467
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 31°F
56.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Emerson, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Emerson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Haynesville, LATown | 9.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Shongaloo, LAVillage | 12 mi | 7.9 |
| MagnoliaCity | 13 mi | 13.2 |
| TaylorCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Springhill, LACity | 17 mi | 6.2 |
| Cullen, LATown | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| McNeilCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| WaldoCity | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| Mount HollyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| Sarepta, LATown | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| Homer, LATown | 22 mi | 4.7 |
| BucknerCity | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| Cotton Valley, LATown | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| StephensCity | 24 mi | 2.8 |
| StampsCity | 24 mi | 3.1 |
| BradleyCity | 27 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Emerson, AR in?
- Emerson is in Columbia County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Emerson, AR?
- About 239 people live in Emerson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Emerson?
- Nearby places include Haynesville, LA (9.3 mi), Shongaloo, LA (12 mi), Magnolia (13 mi), Taylor (15 mi), Springhill, LA (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023