Emporia, KSPublished Date: December 23, 2024Emporia is located in Lyon County, Kansas and has a population of 24,118. The poverty rate in Emporia is 19.4% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Emporia is 3.2% while the Lyon County unemployment rate is 2.7%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 47.8% |
| Female | | 52.2% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Emporia | | 29.7 |
| Lyon | | 32.9 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Emporia | | $49,661 |
| Lyon | | $56,415 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Emporia | | $124,473 |
| Lyon | | $136,535 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Emporia | | $758 |
| Lyon | | $763 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Emporia | | 19.4% |
| Lyon | | 16.2% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 75%
▩ Black or African American 2.3%
▩ Asian 2.5%
▩ Native 0.6%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 3.7%
▩ Hispanic 28.6%
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