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Emory, TX
City in Rains County, Texas.
Population
1,207
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
615
ZIP codes
0
Emory and its ZIP codes
Emory at a glance
- Emory is about 5.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,500 a year, 53% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,100 (23% below Texas) and median rent is $940 a month.
Local data for Emory, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Emory, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,500
Poverty rate
29.1%
Median home value
$218,100
Median rent
$940/mo
Homeownership
47.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.4%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (106), Irish Americans (91), Swedish Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rains County. PPP loans are for Emory.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,756
2,259 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,070
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$99.8M
FY 2026, $8,204 per person
How people get to work
Emory, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.6%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other13.7%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Emory, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
290
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
45.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Emory, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Emory
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PointCity | 7 mi | 2.8 |
| East TawakoniCity | 9.5 mi | 1.8 |
| AlbaTown | 9.9 mi | 1.1 |
| YantisTown | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Lone OakCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| FruitvaleCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| West TawakoniCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| Grand SalineCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| EdgewoodTown | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Wills PointCity | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| Hawk CoveCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| CumbyCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| QuitmanCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| Myrtle SpringsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.3 |
| Sulphur SpringsCity | 21 mi | 20.5 |
| ComoTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Emory, TX in?
- Emory is in Rains County, Texas.
- What is the population of Emory, TX?
- About 1,207 people live in Emory, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Emory?
- Nearby places include Point (7 mi), East Tawakoni (9.5 mi), Alba (9.9 mi), Yantis (12 mi), Lone Oak (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023