In 2021, Emporia, KS had a population of 34.9k people with a median age of 34 and a median household income of $52,274. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Emporia, KS declined from 35,841 to 34,901, a −2.62% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,070 to $52,274, a 4.4% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Emporia, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.8%), White (Hispanic) (11.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.27%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.77%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.12%).
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.
94% 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 $117,800, and the homeownership rate was 59%.
Most people in Emporia, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Emporia, KS was 2 cars per household.
Emporia, KS borders Topeka, KS.
