Here's an overview of some key statistics for Emporia, Kansas:

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). 

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