Emporia is a city located in Lyon County Kansas. Emporia has a 2024 population of 24,109. It is also the county seat of Lyon County. Emporia is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 0.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,093 in 2020.
The average household income in Emporia is $63,924 with a poverty rate of 18.43%. The median age in Emporia is 30.2 years: 30.2 years for males, and 30.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Emporia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,629 | 69.01% |
| Two or more races | 5,065 | 21.02% |
| Other race | 1,253 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 569 | 2.36% |
| Black or African American | 495 | 2.05% |
| Native American | 87 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,209 | 2.26 | 50 | 50 |
| Non Family | 4,726 | 1.33 | 28.8 | 71.2 |
| Married | 3,917 | 3.04 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Female | 872 | 3.19 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Male | 694 | 2.91 | 26.4 | 73.6 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
50.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 703 | 5.05% |
| Associates Degree | 1,014 | 7.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,957 | 14.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,634 | 11.74% |
| High School Graduate | 4,891 | 35.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,094 | 7.86% |
| Some College | 2,624 | 18.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,131 | 8,739 | 3,053 |
| Hispanic | 3,671 | 2,423 | 273 |
| 2+ Races | 2,271 | 1,586 | 148 |
| Other Race | 906 | 721 | 59 |
| Asian | 314 | 225 | 134 |
| Black | 249 | 215 | 70 |
| Native American | 68 | 57 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,082 | $57,485 | $37,212 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,072 | $49,861 | $53,607 |
| High School Graduate | $34,749 | $47,067 | $24,973 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,705 | $31,026 | $26,514 |
| Overall | $36,645 | $44,945 | $29,227 |
| Some College | $36,274 | $44,643 | $28,503 |
$36,645
Average Earnings
$44,945
Average Male
$29,227
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.29% of Emporia residents speak only English, while 20.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,026 | 2,751 | 19.61% |
| Hispanic | 7,090 | 1,069 | 15.08% |
| Multiple | 4,946 | 829 | 16.76% |
| Black | 445 | 185 | 41.57% |
| Asian | 534 | 113 | 21.16% |
| Other | 1,253 | 76 | 6.07% |
18.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.76%
Male Poverty Rate
19.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Emporia is Black, with 41.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Emporia is Other, with 6.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.09% |
| High School | 12.76% |
| Some College | 10.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 86.32% |
| Female Employed | 16.55% |
| Male Employed | 11.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,449 | $79,132 |
| Households | $52,787 | $63,924 |
| Married Families | $76,494 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,170 | $41,572 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
997
Number of Veterans
962
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 475 |
| Second Gulf War | 268 |
| First Gulf War | 146 |
| Korea | 44 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 333 |
| 35 to 54 | 253 |
| 65 to 74 | 231 |
| 18 to 34 | 111 |
| 55 to 64 | 69 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 868 | 6.37% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 1.96% |
| Other Race | 64 | 6.5% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 1.14% |
| Black | 27 | 6.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.17%
Born in Emporia
86.57%
Native Born
13.43%
Foreign Born
8.7%
Non Citizen
4.73%
Naturalized
86.57% of Emporia residents were born in the United States, with 64.17% having been born in Kansas. 8.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,129 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2028 | 24,125 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2027 | 24,121 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2026 | 24,117 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2025 | 24,113 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2024 | 24,109 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2023 | 24,105 | 66 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 24,039 | 15 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 24,024 | -69 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 24,093 | -527 | -2.14% |
| 2019 | 24,620 | -65 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 24,685 | 67 | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 24,618 | -90 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 24,708 | 201 | 0.82% |
| 2015 | 24,507 | -10 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 24,517 | -251 | -1.01% |
| 2013 | 24,768 | -59 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 24,827 | -82 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 24,909 | -1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 24,910 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 26,760 | 1,248 | 4.89% |
| 1990 | 25,512 | 225 | 0.89% |
| 1980 | 25,287 | 1,960 | 8.4% |
| 1970 | 23,327 | 5,137 | 28.24% |
| 1960 | 18,190 | 2,521 | 16.09% |
| 1950 | 15,669 | 2,481 | 18.81% |
| 1940 | 13,188 | -879 | -6.25% |
| 1930 | 14,067 | 2,794 | 24.78% |
| 1920 | 11,273 | 2,215 | 24.45% |
| 1910 | 9,058 | 835 | 10.15% |
| 1900 | 8,223 | 672 | 8.9% |
| 1890 | 7,551 | 2,920 | 63.05% |
| 1880 | 4,631 | -19,498 | -80.81% |