Community Profile
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As of 2026 the population of Emporia, KS is 23,865. The population is expected to shrink to 23,721 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.12%.
The median age of Emporia, KS residents is 33.
The diversity index of Emporia, KS is 73.0, meaning that there is a 73% 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 $66,351 and projected to be $70,984 in 2031. Per capita income is $27,694, projected to be $30,010 in 2031. 1.26% of households – 301 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $405,067 and the average disposable income is $51,985.
There are 11,325 housing units in Emporia, KS; 5,322 are owner-occupied, 4,611 are rented, and 1,392 are vacant. The average home value is $184,445, with 597 homes built in 2010 or later, and 3,316 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,176 businesses in Emporia, KS, employing 13,656 workers and pulling from a labor force of 12,360 age 16 and above. 889 workers commute into Emporia, KS from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
11,461 residents both live and work in/around Emporia, KS. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 11.82% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.85% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 9,119 drive alone, 1,608 carpool, and 24 take public transportation. 807 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 802 residents work from home.
5,323 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,312 have associates degrees, 2,310 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,819 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-06-18