Census ACS · #788 μSA
Emporia Metro Area
The Emporia, Ks Micropolitan Statistical Area has 34,724 residents. The median household income is $58,788 and the median home value is $137,800.
34,724
Population
21
People / sq mi
$58,788
Median Income
$137,800
Median Home Value
The Emporia CBSA covers 1,621 sq mi of land at 21.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
Economy & Income
$58,788
Median Household Income
$30,005
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$137,800
Median Home Value
$796
Median Rent
59.3%
Homeownership
Education
89.5%
High School+
27.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
6.6%
Work From Home
15.5 min
Avg Commute
22.3%
Foreign Born
Emporia spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Emporia, Ks Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 34,724 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #788 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Emporia metro area is $58,788, with a per capita income of $30,005.
The Emporia, Ks CBSA spans the state of Kansas.
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Data for the Emporia, Ks CBSA (21380) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Emporia: 59.3% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 34,724 residents, Emporia is a metro area in KS.
The typical household earns $58,788, below the US median of $78,538. About 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $137,800, with typical rent around $796.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 27.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.