Population & Demographics:
- Population: Approximately 24,098 residents.
- Median Age: 30.2 years.
- Racial and Ethnic Composition:
* White (Non-Hispanic): 61.5%
* Two or More Races (Hispanic): 16.4%
* White (Hispanic): 7.52%
* Other (Hispanic): 5.12%
* Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic): 4.59% - Citizenship: 91.3% of the population are US citizens.
- Foreign-born population: 13.4%.
Economy:
- Median Household Income: $52,787.
- Median Property Value: $127,500.
- Homeownership Rate: 50%.
- Largest Industries:
- Manufacturing: 3,070 people
- Retail Trade: 1,698 people
- Health Care & Social Assistance: 1,674 people
- Employed population: 12,932.
- Poverty Rate: 18.4%.
Housing & Living:
- Median Property Value: $127,500.
- Homeownership Rate: 50%.
- Median Gross Rent: $793.
- Average Commute Time: 12.4 minutes.
Education:
- Educational Institutions: Emporia is home to Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College.
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.8% of persons age 25 years and older.
Additional notes:
- Emporia is the county seat of Lyon County, Kansas.
- The city is located at the intersection of major highways, including the Kansas Turnpike.
- Emporia is known for events like Unbound Gravel (a gravel bike race) and the Dynamic Discs Open (a disc golf tournament).
