Emporia City PUMA, KS

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2021 Population

104,284

1.07% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.1

0.743% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.7%

0.482% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$52,545

4.77% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$101,500

5.73% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

45,981

2.15% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Emporia City PUMA, KS had a population of 104k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $52,545. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Emporia City PUMA, KS declined from 105,414 to 104,284, a −1.07% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,151 to $52,545, a 4.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Emporia City PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.3%), White (Hispanic) (6.01%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.42%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.16%).

6.5% of the households in Emporia City PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in Emporia City PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS are Emporia State University (1,860 degrees awarded in 2021), Southwestern College (155900) (550 degrees), and Flint Hills Technical College (333 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Emporia City PUMA, KS was $101,500, and the homeownership rate was 70.6%.

Most people in Emporia City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Emporia City PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

Emporia City PUMA, KS borders Salina City PUMA, KS, Manhattan City PUMA, KS, Shawnee (Outside Topeka City), Osage, Jackson, Brown & Wabaunsee Counties PUMA, KS, Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS, Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS, Wichita (South) & Derby Cities PUMA, KS, East Central Kansas PUMA, KS, Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS, Enid City PUMA, OK, and Washington, Osage (North & West), Pawnee & Creek (Northwest) Counties PUMA, OK.

United States Kansas

Population & Diversity

Emporia City PUMA, KS is home to a population of 104k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.3% of Emporia City PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (4.48k people).

In 2021, there were 13.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (86.9k people) in Emporia City PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.27k White (Hispanic) and 3.56k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Emporia City PUMA, KS are Spanish (4,973 households), Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (261 households), and German (245 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

51,898

Women

49.8%

52,270

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 104,168 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Emporia City PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Emporia City PUMA, KS was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Emporia City PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Emporia City PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
86.9k ± 454
White (Hispanic)
6.27k ± 582
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.56k ± 293

10.2%

Hispanic Population

10.7k people

10.2% of the people in Emporia City PUMA, KS are hispanic (10.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Emporia City PUMA, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,326 ± 1,171 people
El Salvador
895 ± 731 people
Vietnam
248 ± 386 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Emporia City PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 2,326 Emporia City PUMA, KS residents, followed by El Salvador with 895 and Vietnam with 248.

Foreign-Born Population

4.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.48k people

4.12%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.35k people

As of 2021, 4.3% of Emporia City PUMA, KS residents (4.48k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Emporia City PUMA, KS was 4.12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Emporia City PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,973 households (5.04%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
261 households (0.265%)
German
245 households (0.248%)

6.5% of the households in Emporia City PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Emporia City PUMA, KS was Spanish. 5.04% of the households in Emporia City PUMA, KS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,633 ± 229
Gulf War (2001-)
1,257 ± 207
Gulf War (1990s)
783 ± 134

Emporia City PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Emporia City PUMA, KS employs 46k people. The largest industries in Emporia City PUMA, KS are Elementary & secondary schools (4,595 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,697 people), and Construction (2,553 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of dentists ($127,348), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($98,520), and Petroleum refining ($97,569).

Males in Emporia City PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.48 times higher than the average income of females, which is $36,704. The income inequality in Emporia City PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,484

Women

50%

23,509

Men

50%

The workforce of Emporia City PUMA, KS in 2020 was 46,993 people, with 50% woman, and 50% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Emporia City PUMA, KS.

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Occupations

46k

2021 Value

−2.15%

1 Year decline

± −2.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Emporia City PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −2.15%, from 47k employees to 46k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Emporia City PUMA, KS, are Cashiers (1,414 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,363 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,176 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Emporia City PUMA, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46k

2021 Value

−2.15%

1 Year decline

± −2.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Emporia City PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −2.15%, from 47k employees to 46k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Emporia City PUMA, KS, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,595 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,697 people), and Construction (2,553 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Emporia City PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in Emporia City PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,224

Median earning men ± $1,057

$24,965

Median earning women ± $1,252

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,020), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,321), and Wholesale Trade ($45,383).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,592), Construction ($40,517), and Public Administration ($38,060).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Missouri
$18.5B
Texas
$14.8B
Nebraska
$13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Emporia City PUMA, KS awarded 2,886 degrees. The student population of Emporia City PUMA, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,788 male students and 5,162 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Emporia City PUMA, KS are White (1,951 and 70.4%), followed by Unknown (315 and 11.4%), Hispanic or Latino (189 and 6.82%), and Black or African American (129 and 4.66%).

The largest universities in Emporia City PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Emporia State University (1,860 and 64.4%), Southwestern College (155900) (550 and 19.1%), and Flint Hills Technical College (333 and 11.5%).

The most popular majors in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS are General Business Administration & Management (278 and 9.63%), Curriculum & Instruction (190 and 6.58%), and Library & Information Science (165 and 5.72%).

The median tuition costs in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS are $34,075 for private four year colleges, and $5,278 and $13,195 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Emporia City PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 8,950 (42.3% men and 57.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 8,950 students enrolled in Emporia City PUMA, KS, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,721 records, of which 61.4% were women and 38.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
136 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
111 degrees awarded
General Psychology
71 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS was General Business Administration & Management with 136 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Emporia State University
1,860 degrees awarded
Southwestern College (155900)
550 degrees awarded
Flint Hills Technical College
333 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Emporia State University with 1,860 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,177 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Emporia City PUMA, KS, which is 0.689 times less than the 1,709 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,951 degrees mean that there were 6.19 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 315 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,075) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,360) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.731% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.584% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Emporia City PUMA, KS in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (26k), Some college (22.9k), and Bachelors Degree (11.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Emporia City PUMA, KS was $101,500 in 2021, which is 0.414 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $96,000 to $101,500, a 5.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Emporia City PUMA, KS is 70.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Emporia City PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Emporia City PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Emporia City PUMA, KS is $52,545. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Emporia City PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $118,528, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $96,323 and $95,818.

Housing

Property

$101,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,263

$29,233

Median Property Taxes

±$837

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Emporia City PUMA, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Emporia City PUMA, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.6%

Homeownership

2021

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.6% of the housing units in Emporia City PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Emporia City PUMA, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Emporia City PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $118,528, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $96,323 and $95,818.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Emporia City PUMA, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,545

Median Household Income

± $1,210

41.4k

Number of Households

± 1,155

In 2021, the median household income of the 41.4k households in Emporia City PUMA, KS grew to $52,545 from the previous year's value of $50,151.

The following chart displays the households in Emporia City PUMA, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in Emporia City PUMA, KS

0.427

2020 Wage GINI in Emporia City PUMA, KS

In 2021, the income inequality in Emporia City PUMA, KS was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.58% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Emporia City PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Emporia City PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Emporia City PUMA, KS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.1%)
Carpooled (10.8%)
Worked At Home (5.11%)

In 2021, 79.1% of workers in Emporia City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.8%) and those who worked at home (5.11%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Emporia City PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.45% of the workforce in Emporia City PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Emporia City PUMA, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Emporia City PUMA, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Emporia City PUMA, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Emporia City PUMA, KS (13.8k out of 100k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Emporia City PUMA, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.5% of the population of Emporia City PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 48.8% on employee plans, 12.8% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1271 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1278 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1630 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 467 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,271 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,271 patients per year. This represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1,278 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kansas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.49%

Uninsured

48.8%

Employer Coverage

12.8%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

1.56%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Emporia City PUMA, KS grew by 3.45% from 8.21% to 8.49%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Emporia City PUMA, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.