Emmet Authority

Emmet is a middle-income, family-oriented village of 435 with home prices 2.2× below the Arkansas median.

Emmet, Arkansas

Emmet is one of the smaller incorporated places in Hempstead County, Arkansas, with a population of 435. Median household income is $56,016.

Definition and scope

Emmet sits within Hempstead County, Arkansas, one of Arkansas's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4.

Who lives here

Emmet has approximately 435 residents. The median age is 41.5 years. Roughly 78% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $86,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 78.4%
• Black or African American: 18.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.9%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Emmet is $56,016. Poverty rate stands at 22.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 9.2%. Educational attainment: 15.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Emmet:

• Public schools: 11
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Emmet is Hope Municipal Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Hempstead County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Hope, AR.

Geography and climate

Emmet sits at an elevation of 338 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8b.

References

• Arkansas State Authority — state-level reference for Arkansas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.