Emporia (city), Virginia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Emporia (city) sits inside the data center build-out. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Emporia (city). Emporia (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county. Unemployment was 7.6% in August 2026, against 5.0% in 2019. Employers here counted 3,102 jobs in 2025, down 6.1% from 2019. 5,447 people live here, down 4.4% since 2020.
Cities and towns in Emporia (city)
Emporia (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Emporia (city)
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 5,697 | 5,447 | ▼ 4.4% | 129th of 133 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 3,305 | 3,102 | ▼ 6.1% | 106th of 133 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $31,211 | $42,045 | ▲ 34.7% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 5.0% | 7.6% | ▲ 2.6pts | — |
Who powers Emporia (city)
No operating power plant is located in Emporia (city) in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
The Emporia (city) labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 3,102 | $42,045 | 1.00 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Emporia (city)
1 data center in Emporia (city) is on the SAVRN Data Center Map: see them by city and operator.
Emporia (city) and its neighbors
Of the 1 counties that border Emporia (city), Greensville County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia (city) | 5,447 | ▼ 6.1% | — | — | 1 | — |
| Greensville County | 11,181 | ▼ 23.0% | 2,095 MW | — | — | — |
More of Virginia
Emporia (city), answered from the record
Are there data centers in Emporia (city)?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Emporia (city).
Is Emporia (city) adding jobs?
Employers counted 3,102 jobs in 2025 against 3,305 in 2019 (-6.1%, BLS QCEW).
Does Emporia (city) have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Emporia (city). Virginia has 13 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.