Emma, NC Demographics

A map of Emma's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,696	991	63.8%	45.6%
White	926	980	34.9%	45.1%
Native American/Other	20	19	0.8%	0.9%
Multiracial	15	65	0.6%	3.0%
Black	0	116	0.0%	5.3%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.1%

Emma, North Carolina has an estimated population of 2,657, a large increase from the 2,174 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.8% Hispanic, 34.9% White, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Emma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Emma has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Emma, that probability was 58.5% in 2020 and 47.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Emma is ranked the 290th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Emma was ranked the 311th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Emma's White Population

926 residents of Emma, or 34.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Emma is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Emma ranks 623rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emma's White population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Emma's population has decreased from 45.1% to 34.9%.

Emma is less White than neighboring Woodfin (76.2% White), Asheville (79.8% White), Biltmore Forest (97.2% White), Bent Creek (99.2% White), and Weaverville (81.8% White).

Emma's Black Population

0 residents of Emma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Emma is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Emma ranks 505th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emma's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Emma's population has decreased from 5.3% to 0.0%.

Emma is less Black than neighboring Woodfin (3.4% Black), Asheville (8.1% Black), Biltmore Forest (0.2% Black), Bent Creek (0.1% Black), and Weaverville (10.7% Black).

Emma's Asian Population

0 residents of Emma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Emma is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Emma ranks 609th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emma's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Emma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Emma is less Asian than neighboring Woodfin (5.5% Asian), and Asheville (1.1% Asian).

Emma's Hispanic Population

1,696 residents of Emma, or 63.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Emma is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Emma ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emma's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 71.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Emma's population has increased from 45.6% to 63.8%.

Emma is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodfin (8.6% Hispanic), Asheville (6.6% Hispanic), Biltmore Forest (1.8% Hispanic), Bent Creek (0.7% Hispanic), and Weaverville (4% Hispanic).

Emma's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Emma, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Emma is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Emma ranks 307th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emma's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Emma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Emma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodfin (0.4% Native American/Other), Asheville (0.6% Native American/Other), Biltmore Forest (0% Native American/Other), Bent Creek (0% Native American/Other), and Weaverville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Emma's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Emma, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Emma is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Emma ranks 554th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emma's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 76.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Emma's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.6%.

Emma is more Multiracial than neighboring Bent Creek (0% Multiracial). Emma is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodfin (6% Multiracial), Asheville (3.7% Multiracial), Biltmore Forest (0.8% Multiracial), and Weaverville (3.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.