Emerson, Arkansas (zip code 71740) is a small town located in Columbia County. The population of Emerson has steadily grown since 2010, reaching 1,284 according to the latest census count. This rural town boasts a population density of just 7 people per square mile; much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile.
The town has several businesses that bring jobs and other benefits to the community. These include Walmart Supercenter, Sonic Drive-In, H&R Block, and La Ferta restaurant. Emerson also offers many year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking trails, hunting trips and camping at nearby Lake Erling Recreation Area and the 890 acre Emerson Nature Preserve.
Other organizations in Emerson include 4-H Club chapters and several local churches from multiple denominations such as Baptist, Methodist and Pentecostal faiths. Local sporting events are hosted by area schools throughout the year including baseball games during the summer months and basketball tournaments during winter holidays.
The population in Emerson (zip 71740) is 1,284. There are 7 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Emerson (zip 71740) is 29.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Emerson (zip 71740) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Emerson (zip 71740)
- 66.8% are married
- 18.7% are divorced
- 35.1% are married with children
- 13.1% have children, but are single
Race in Emerson (zip 71740)
- 62.9% are White
- 34.0% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander