Community Story
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As of 2025 the population of Emporia, KS is 23,881. The population is expected to shrink to 23,630 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.21%.
The median age of Emporia, KS residents is 33.
The diversity index of Emporia, KS is 72.3, meaning that there is a 72% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Emporia, KS is $67,574 and projected to be $75,377 in 2030. Per capita income is $28,088, projected to be $31,851 in 2030. 1.22% of households – 292 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $516,274 and the average disposable income is $53,975.
There are 11,270 housing units in Emporia, KS; 5,469 are owner-occupied, 4,389 are rented, and 1,412 are vacant. The average home value is $166,107, with 443 homes built in 2010 or later, and 3,176 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,136 businesses in Emporia, KS, employing 14,199 workers and pulling from a labor force of 12,160 age 16 and above. 820 workers commute into Emporia, KS from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
11,335 residents both live and work in/around Emporia, KS. The average travel time is 11.7 minutes. 11.29% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.72% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 9,230 drive alone, 1,654 carpool, and 30 take public transportation. 777 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 469 residents work from home.
4,870 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,022 have associates degrees, 2,196 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,726 hold a graduate or professional degree.
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