Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS

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2022 Population

135,134

29.6% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

0.249% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

14.6%

6.16% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$55,664

5.94% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$106,100

4.53% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

60,087

30.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS had a population of 135k people with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $55,664. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS grew from 104,284 to 135,134, a 29.6% increase and its median household income grew from $52,545 to $55,664, a 5.94% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.8%), White (Hispanic) (4.42%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.28%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.7%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.01%).

5.99% of the households in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, 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.

97.7% of the residents in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS are Emporia State University (2,021 degrees awarded in 2022), Southwestern College (155900) (442 degrees), and Flint Hills Technical College (377 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS was $106,100, and the homeownership rate was 71.3%.

Most people in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS borders South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS, Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS, Shawnee (Outside Topeka City) & Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS, Sedgwick (Northeast) & Butler (North & East) Counties--Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS, Sedgwick (Northwest) & Harvey Counties--Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS, Sedgwick (South) & Butler (Southwest) Counties--Wichita (South) & Derby Cities PUMA, KS, Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, North Central Oklahoma Counties--Enid, Ponca City, Blackwell & Perry Cities PUMA, OK, Northeast Oklahoma Counties--Bartlesville, Skiatook, Pawhuska & Pawnee Cities PUMA, OK, and Northeast Oklahoma Counties--Claremore, Nowata & Catoosa Cities PUMA, OK.

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Population & Diversity

Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS is home to a population of 135k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.72% of Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (5.03k people).

In 2022, there were 18.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.98k White (Hispanic) and 5.78k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS are Spanish (6,189 households), Vietnamese (272 households), and German (250 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,779

Women

50.2%

68,188

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 136,967 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.7%

2022 Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.7% of Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
110k ± 555
White (Hispanic)
5.98k ± 867
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.78k ± 398

9.64%

Hispanic Population

13k people

9.64% of the people in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS are hispanic (13k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,422 ± 1,198 people
El Salvador
956 ± 756 people
Vietnam
234 ± 375 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 2,422 Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS residents, followed by El Salvador with 956 and Vietnam with 234.

Foreign-Born Population

3.72%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.03k people

4.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.48k people

As of 2022, 3.72% of Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS residents (5.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS was 4.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,189 households (4.84%)
Vietnamese
272 households (0.213%)
German
250 households (0.196%)

5.99% of the households in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS was Spanish. 4.84% of the households in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,294 ± 291
Gulf War (2001-)
1,620 ± 242
Gulf War (1990s)
949 ± 149

Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS employs 60.1k people. The largest industries in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS are Elementary & secondary schools (5,709 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,330 people), and Construction (2,848 people), and the highest paying industries are Petroleum refining ($111,822), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($103,323), and Pipeline transportation ($102,541).

Males in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,612. The income inequality in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.423, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,484

Women

50%

23,509

Men

50%

The workforce of Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS in 2020 was 46,993 people, with 50% woman, and 50% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS.

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Occupations

60.1k

2022 Value

30.7%

1 Year growth

± 30.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 30.7%, from 46k employees to 60.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,637 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,573 people), and Cooks (1,538 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.1k

2022 Value

30.7%

1 Year growth

± 30.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 30.7%, from 46k employees to 60.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,709 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,330 people), and Construction (2,848 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,592

Median earning men ± $1,318

$27,364

Median earning women ± $1,079

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,370), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,250), and Manufacturing ($50,233).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,694), Public Administration ($40,833), and Construction ($40,417).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

Y-Axis

3.11%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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

Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.23%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2022, universities in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS awarded 3,539 degrees. The student population of Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,004 male students and 6,024 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS are White (2,404 and 70.2%), followed by Unknown (309 and 9.02%), Hispanic or Latino (252 and 7.36%), and Black or African American (226 and 6.6%).

The largest universities in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Emporia State University (2,021 and 57.1%), Southwestern College (155900) (442 and 12.5%), and Flint Hills Technical College (377 and 10.7%).

The most popular majors in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS are General Business Administration & Management (302 and 8.53%), Curriculum & Instruction (245 and 6.92%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (217 and 6.13%).

The median tuition costs in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS are $35,775 for private four year colleges, and $5,278 and $13,195 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 11,028 (45.4% men and 54.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 11,028 students enrolled in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS, 45.4% men and 54.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,814 records, of which 59.2% were women and 40.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Curriculum & Instruction
245 degrees awarded
Library & Information Science
177 degrees awarded
General Educational Leadership & Administration
170 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS was Curriculum & Instruction with 245 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Emporia State University
2,021 degrees awarded
Southwestern College (155900)
442 degrees awarded
Flint Hills Technical College
377 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Emporia State University with 2,021 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,359 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS, which is 0.623 times less than the 2,180 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,404 degrees mean that there were 7.78 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 309 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,775) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($2,340) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,060) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.739% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.534% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (34.3k), Some college (29.5k), and Bachelors Degree (15.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS was $106,100 in 2022, which is 0.376 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $101,500 to $106,100, a 4.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS is 71.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS is $55,664. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS was Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $128,396, followed by Johnson County (Southwest)--Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS and Johnson County (Northwest)--Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $103,104 and $102,444.

Housing

Property

$106,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,118

$38,728

Median Property Taxes

±$1,104

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 Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.3%

Homeownership

2022

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 71.3% of the housing units in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS was Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $128,396, followed by Johnson County (Southwest)--Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS and Johnson County (Northwest)--Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $103,104 and $102,444.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,664

Median Household Income

± $1,266

54.3k

Number of Households

± 1,384

In 2022, the median household income of the 54.3k households in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS grew to $55,664 from the previous year's value of $52,545.

The following chart displays the households in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.423

2022 Wage GINI in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS

In 2022, the income inequality in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS was 0.423 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.39% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (80%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (4.86%)

In 2022, 80% of workers in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (4.86%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.95% of the workforce in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS (18.9k out of 130k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.2% of the population of Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 46.6% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1260 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.865% decrease from the previous year (1271 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1605 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 446 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

1,260 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,260 patients per year. This represents a 0.865% decrease from the previous year (1,271 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.79%

Uninsured

46.6%

Employer Coverage

14.1%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

1.56%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS grew by 15.2% from 8.49% to 9.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.