$24,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,270. About 12.3% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.9% of those under age 18 and 17.9% of those age 65 or over. Film and television Emerson has served as the backdrop for many film and television production scenes. The television mini-series Manhunt: Unabomber was filmed in Emerson along with portions of the film The 5th Wave. Old Alabama Road in Emerson has appeared in several Fast & Furious movies. Schools Emerson is home to three schools: Emerson Elementary School Red Top Middle School Excel Christian Academy References External links City of Emerson Cities in Georgia (U.S. state) Cities in Bartow County, Georgia