Economy & Jobs — Emerson, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $75,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$87,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $42,830 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 828 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 18.1% |
| Manufacturing | 15.7% |
| Finance Insurance | 14.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 83 |
| Fast Food | 77 |
| Physician Offices | 65 |
| Gas Stations | 64 |
| Real Estate Offices | 59 |
| Insurance Agencies | 46 |
| Law Offices | 34 |
| Hotels Motels | 33 |
| Dental Offices | 26 |
| General Merchandise | 25 |
| Convenience Stores | 20 |
| Beauty Salons | 19 |
| Commercial Banks | 19 |
| Grocery Stores | 17 |
| Auto Repair | 17 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
