Emporia, KS

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2021 Population
24,220
1.67% 1-year decline
US Senator
Jerry Moran
Republican Party
US Senator
Roger Marshall
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
29
0.685% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
17.8%
8.78% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$46,642
7.27% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$106,500
8.45% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
12,919
1.04% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Emporia, KS had a population of 24.2k people with a median age of 29 and a median household income of $46,642. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Emporia, KS declined from 24,631 to 24,220, a −1.67% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,481 to $46,642, a 7.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Emporia, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (63%), White (Hispanic) (15.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.72%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.6%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.84%).

None of the households in Emporia, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.8% of the residents in Emporia, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Emporia, KS are Emporia State University (1,860 degrees awarded in 2021) and Flint Hills Technical College (333 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Emporia, KS was $106,500, and the homeownership rate was 48.9%.

Most people in Emporia, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 12.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Emporia, KS was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Emporia, KS is home to a population of 24.2k people, from which 91.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.9% of Emporia, KS residents were born outside of the country (3.13k people).

In 2021, there were 4.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.3k people) in Emporia, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.77k White (Hispanic) and 2.11k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

91.8%
2021 Citizenship
91.3%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.8% of Emporia, KS residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Emporia, KS was 91.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Emporia, KS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    15.3k ± 227
  2. White (Hispanic)
    3.77k ± 482
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    2.11k ± 521
27.7%
Hispanic Population
6.71k people

In 2021, there were 4.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.3k people) in Emporia, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.77k White (Hispanic) and 2.11k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

27.7% of the people in Emporia, KS are hispanic (6.71k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    81,246 ± 6,900 people
  2. India
    14,367 ± 2,936 people
  3. Vietnam
    10,893 ± 2,558 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 81,246 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,367 and Vietnam with 10,893.

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Foreign-Born Population

12.9%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
3.13k people
12.7%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
3.12k people

As of 2021, 12.9% of Emporia, KS residents (3.13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Emporia, KS was 12.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    437 ± 124
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    327 ± 152
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    80 ± 66

Emporia, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Emporia, KS employs 12.9k people. The largest industries in Emporia, KS are Manufacturing (2,861 people), Educational Services (2,098 people), and Retail Trade (1,795 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($72,044), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,554), and Transportation & Warehousing ($54,417).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,980. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

12.9k
2021 Value
± 913
−1.04%
1 Year decline
± 9.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Emporia, KS declined at a rate of −1.04%, from 13.1k employees to 12.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Emporia, KS, are Production Occupations (1,372 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,346 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,223 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Emporia, KS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

12.9k
2021 Value
± 913
−1.04%
1 Year decline
± 9.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Emporia, KS declined at a rate of −1.04%, from 13.1k employees to 12.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Emporia, KS, are Manufacturing (2,861 people), Educational Services (2,098 people), and Retail Trade (1,795 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Emporia, KS, though some of these residents may live in Emporia, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$35,061
Median earning men ± $2,868
$18,610
Median earning women ± $3,952

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,741), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,271), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($44,318).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,115), Public Administration ($37,560), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,869).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $21B
  2. $17B
  3. $14B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B
2020 Value in Kansas
$406B
Projected 2050 Value in Kansas
83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $18.5B
  2. $14.8B
  3. $13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran
Senator from Kansas3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Roger Marshall
Senator from Kansas2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Emporia, KS awarded 2,193 degrees. The student population of Emporia, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,572 male students and 4,408 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Emporia, KS are White (1,614 and 76.9%), followed by Unknown (157 and 7.48%), Hispanic or Latino (125 and 5.96%), and Black or African American (77 and 3.67%).

The largest universities in Emporia, KS by number of degrees awarded are Emporia State University (1,860 and 84.8%) and Flint Hills Technical College (333 and 15.2%).

The most popular majors in Emporia, KS are Curriculum & Instruction (186 and 8.48%), General Business Administration & Management (180 and 8.21%), and Library & Information Science (165 and 7.52%).

The median tuition cost in Emporia, KS for a public four year colleges is $5,278 for in-state students and $13,195 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Emporia, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,980 (36.8% men and 63.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,980 students enrolled in Emporia, KS, 36.8% men and 63.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,820 records, of which 64.5% were women and 35.5% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 162 degree-majors awarded
  2. 140 degree-majors awarded
  3. 186 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Emporia, KS was Library & Information Science with 162 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 1,860 degrees awarded
  2. 333 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Emporia State University with 1,860 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 732 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Emporia, KS, which is 0.501 times less than the 1,461 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,614 degrees mean that there were 10.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 157 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,278) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,360) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.762% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.709% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (598k), Some college (550k), and Bachelors Degree (446k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Emporia, KS was $106,500 in 2021, which is 0.435 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $98,200 to $106,500, a 8.45% increase. The homeownership rate in Emporia, KS is 48.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Emporia, KS have an average commute time of 12.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Emporia, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Emporia, KS is $46,642. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Emporia, KS was Census Tract 5 with a value of $52,196, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 4, with respective values of $47,182 and $24,694.

Property

$106,500
Median Property Value 2021
±$8,507
$4,859
Median Property Taxes
±$487

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Emporia, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

48.9%
Homeownership
2021
63.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 48.9% of the housing units in Emporia, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.9%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 5
  2. Census Tract 3
  3. Census Tract 4

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Emporia, KS was Census Tract 5 with a value of $52,196, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 4, with respective values of $47,182 and $24,694.

The following map shows all of the places in Emporia, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$46,642
Median Household Income
± $3,657
9.94k
Number of Households
± 796

In 2021, the median household income of the 9.94k households in Emporia, KS grew to $46,642 from the previous year's value of $43,481.

The following chart displays the households in Emporia, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Emporia, KS is from Kansas.
0.46
2021 Wage GINI in Kansas
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.555% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (75.3%)
  2. Carpooled (14.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.46%)

In 2021, 75.3% of workers in Emporia, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.5%) and those who worked at home (4.46%).

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Commute Time

12.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Emporia, KS have a shorter commute time (12.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.69% of the workforce in Emporia, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Emporia, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Emporia, KS have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

17.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Emporia, KS (4.13k out of 23.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Emporia, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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89.3% of the population of Emporia, KS has health coverage, with 52.7% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 9.03% on Medicare, 9.85% on non-group plans, and 1.07% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lyon County, KS see 1747 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.626% decrease from the previous year (1758 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1652 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 278 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,747 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lyon County, KS

Primary care physicians in Lyon County, KS see an average of 1,747 patients per year. This represents a 0.626% decrease from the previous year (1,758 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lyon County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 31.8% between 18 and 34 years, 30.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.7%
Uninsured
52.7%
Employer Coverage
16.7%
Medicaid
9.03%
Medicare
9.85%
Non-Group
1.07%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Emporia, KS grew by 14.8% from 9.31% to 10.7%.

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