 The population was 53 at the 2010 census, up from 31 in 2000.The town is known for being the site of the largest hazardous waste landfill in the United States, operated by Waste Management, Inc. That hazardous waste disposal facility was the subject of a case decided by the United States Supreme Court, "Chemical Waste Management, Inc. v. Hunt", 504 U.S. 334 (1992).Emelle is located at .