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Emporia, KS

Founded 1857Lyon CountyElev. 350 m
Population
24,098
Median home
$127,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
10

Overview

About Emporia

With about 24,098 residents, Emporia is one of Kansas's notable places. Emporia was founded in 1857 and sits in Lyon County. The median age is 30.2 and the median household income is $52,787. Homes carry a median value of $127,500, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (61.5%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 12 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
24,098
Median age
30.2
Median household income
$52,787
Per-capita income
$26,667
Poverty rate
18.4%
High-school grad or higher
87.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg. commute
12.4 min
Work from home
6.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White61.5%
Hispanic or Latino29.7%
Black2.1%
Asian2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.9%
Production, transportation & material moving24.2%
Service21.2%
Sales & office17.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$127,500
Median gross rent
$793/mo
Owner-occupied
50%
Median year built
1968
Households
10,209
Avg. household size
2.26

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Emporia has 8 public schools — 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading9%
Math10%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Emporia HighHighGrades 9–12
Emporia Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Logan Ave ElemElementaryGrades -1–5
Riverside ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–8
Timmerman ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Village ElemElementaryGrades -1–5
W A White ElemElementaryGrades -1–5
Walnut ElemElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime4% above national
Emporia402
Kansas436
United States386
↑ 170% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime33% above national
Emporia2,594
Kansas2,084
United States1,952
↑ 21% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Emporia Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Emporia.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Lyon County
Ice stormRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Emporia is in Lyon County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Emporia was founded in 1857 and sits in Lyon County. Elevation ~350 m.

Map of Emporia
Emporia, KS
Where Emporia is
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Historic places

14 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

White, William Allen, HouseKress BuildingPlumb, Mrs. Preston B., HouseGranada TheaterOld Emporia Public LibrarySoden, Hallie B., HouseHowe, Richard, HouseAnderson Carnegie Memorial Library
Notable people from Emporia
R. Lee ErmeyDean SmithArthur SamuelWilliam Allen WhiteClint BowyerThelma HillVernon Lyman KelloggEdward Herbert ReesWendell CastleHarry Cheshire
People searches in Emporia
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Nearby cities
Topeka (51 mi)Ottawa (52 mi)El Dorado (54 mi)Junction (56 mi)Manhattan (59 mi)Lawrence (63 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Lyon County

Most-recorded names in Lyon County booking & incarceration records:

Alfredo Hernandez (1)Allen Wilson (1)Angel Garcia (1)Anthony Baker (1)Calvin Thompson (1)Corey Robinson (1)Cretia White (1)David Garcia (1)Fernando Hernandez (1)Heather Miller (1)Jamie Hernandez (1)Jasmin Lopez (1)Jesus Torres (1)John Hill (1)John Williams (1)Jose Gonzalez (1)Joshua Rodriguez (1)Kenneth Wright (1)Lee Martinez (1)Michael Brown (1)Michael Torres (1)Nancy Ramirez (1)Robert Smith (1)Sherry Williams (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Emporia, KS (10)

Public sex-offender registry records for Emporia, Kansas.

Joseph Alfred Rodriguez, 54
Emporia · Ly County · 66801
AKA Bibi, Joseph A Rodriguez
Bryan Scott Baker, 61
Emporia · 66801
AKA Brian Scott Baker, Bryan S Baker
Mark William Johnson, 67
Emporia · Ly County · 66801
Daniel Eugene Anderson, 41
Emporia · Lyon County · 66801
Daniel Eugene Anderson, 41
Emporia · Ly County · 66801
AKA Dan Anderson, Danny Eugene Anderson
Christopher Brent Green, 55
Emporia · Ly County · 66801
AKA Chris, Chris Green
Jose Will Flores, 50ABSCONDER
Emporia · Ly County · 66801
AKA Jose Will Flores
Jose Alberto Gonzalez-Sandoval, 53
Emporia · Ly County · 66801
AKA Jose Gonzalez, Jose A Gonzalez
Michael David Scott, 43ABSCONDER
Emporia · Ly County · 66801
AKA Michael D Scott, Michael David Scott
Robert Lee Jones, 76
Emporia · Ly County · 66801

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Emporia — frequently asked

What is the population of Emporia, Kansas?
Emporia has a population of about 24,098, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Emporia?
The median home value in Emporia is $127,500, and the median gross rent is $793/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Emporia safe? What is the crime rate?
Emporia Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 402 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Emporia face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lyon County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, lightning.
How many schools are in Emporia?
Emporia has 8 public schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Emporia?
Public registry data lists 10 registered sex offenders in or near Emporia. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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