Census Bureau data for Emporia city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Emporia city
- What is the median household income in Emporia city?
- The median household income in Emporia city is $49,375 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Emporia city?
- The poverty rate in Emporia city is 9.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Emporia city?
- $131,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Emporia city?
- The median gross rent in Emporia city is $1,060 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Emporia city residents have a college degree?
- 15.2% of adults in Emporia city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,633
Median Income
$49,375
Median Home Value
$131,100
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.4%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$22,312 (+82.4%)
Home Value:
+$14,300 (+12.2%)
Poverty Rate:
-13.2 pp (-59.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.4 pp (+10.1%)
Unemployment:
-20.0 pp (-85.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
5,633
Median Age
39.0
Female
53.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 19.6%
Black 64.0%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 14.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$49,375
±$10,558
-$41,599 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$71,155
Median Family Income
$59,935
Poverty Rate
9.0%
+2.2 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
15.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
34.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.4%
$10–15k
7.6%
$15–25k
9.6%
$25–35k
16.8%
$35–50k
13.9%
$50–75k
13.6%
$75–100k
13.3%
$100–150k
17.1%
$150–200k
3.7%
$200k+
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,824
Owner-Occupied
38.4%
Renter-Occupied
61.6%
Vacancy Rate
21.4%
Median Home Value
$131,100
-$229,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,060
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
27.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
44.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.4%
$50–100k
31.1%
$100–200k
27.7%
$200–300k
25.1%
$300–500k
4.6%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
1.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.6%
$500–1k
30.6%
$1–1.5k
45.0%
$1.5–2k
12.1%
$2–2.5k
0.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.8%
1 vehicle
34.8%
2 vehicles
32.7%
3+
18.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.8%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
3.2%
5–19 units
4.6%
20+ units
0.6%
Mobile home
3.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
18.9%
1940–1969
6.7%
1970–1999
14.2%
2000–2009
7.3%
2010+
2.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
75.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
15.2%
-26.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.8%
Some College / Associate
14.8%
Less Than High School
9.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
-0.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.0%
Self-Employed
3.5%
Government Workers
16.1%
Private For-Profit
80.2%
Industry
Manufacturing
20.1%
Retail
14.5%
Prof. Services
12.2%
Edu/Health
11.2%
Arts/Entmt.
10.5%
Public Admin
10.5%
Transportation
9.9%
Construction
4.2%
Finance
2.4%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture
0.9%
Wholesale
0.3%
Occupation
Production
35.7%
Food Prep
18.8%
Management
18.4%
Sales
17.8%
Construction
9.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.8 min
Drove Alone
79.3%
Carpool
10.5%
Public Transit
0.2%
Work from Home
6.0%
Walked
2.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,219
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
31.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
9.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.2%
5–9
10.3%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
8.1%
20–24
5.5%
25–34
9.9%
35–44
12.2%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
5.8%
75–84
9.1%
85+
7.0%
Under 18: 27.0%
Working age (18–64): 73.0%
65 and over: 18.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.0%
Naturalized Citizen
30.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
75.0%
Asia
14.7%
Europe
7.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.7%
With a Disability
27.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.1%
Uninsured
3.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
83.8%
Has a Computer
92.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023