Emporia, Virginia

About Emporia

Emporia is a close-knit town in southern Virginia, home to 5,402 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Emporia is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.63 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 815 residents per square mile.

📰 Emporia News Today

• Woman dead after shooting in Emporia 13newsnow.com · Aug 10
• Woman dead after late night shooting in Emporia WWBT · Aug 9
• Human trafficking investigation underway after Virginia massage parlor raid WTVR.com · Jul 21
• Two arrested after sex trafficking investigation at massage parlor in Emporia WRIC ABC 8News · Jul 21
• How many people live in Emporia Independent City, VA? USAFacts · Apr 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Emporia Unique

• Positioned in southern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,402.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Emporia

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Emporia

• Cracker Barrel — american
• Fo Sho Italian Sports Bar & Grille — italian
• Huddle House — american
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• El Ranchero — mexican
• Fork In The Road
• Homeplate BBQ & Grill — american
• Logan's Diner — american
• Pancheros Mexican Grill — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Greensville County-Emporia Historical Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Emporia

• Meherrin River Park Complex reviews ★
• Train Depot Picnic Area reviews ★
• Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Emporia

• Belfield Elementary
• Edward W. Wyatt Middle
• Greensville County High
• Greensville Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Emporia

🏘️ Nearby Communities