Emerson, IA is a small and friendly town with a population of 483 located in southwestern Iowa. It offers its citizens plenty of opportunities to get involved in the community, from supporting local businesses to being active outdoors. Downtown Emerson is home to several businesses such as Berl's Café & Grill, K&R Grocery Store, and Peterson Auto Repair. Residents enjoy year-round outdoor activities like fishing at nearby lakes and rivers or camping at one of the several state parks in the area. Other organizations in Emerson include the Emerson Community Club, Emerson Lions Club, and the Rotary Club of Emerson. Local sporting events for residents to attend include high school football games, soccer tournaments for children, and softball games during the summer months.
The population in Emerson is 483. There are 1,887 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Emerson is 47.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Emerson is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Emerson
- 60.2% are married
- 12.8% are divorced
- 17.5% are married with children
- 12.7% have children, but are single
Race in Emerson
- 90.8% are White
- 6.7% are Black
- 1.5% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander