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Emporia, Kansas

Introduction to Emporia, Kansas

Emporia, Kansas, in Lyon county, is located 52 miles SW of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 7is 9 miles NE of Wichita, Kansas. As of the year 2000 census, 26,760 people resided in Emporia.

Emporia History

The city of Emporia was founded in the year 1857. The name of the city was derived from ancient Carthaginian Africa. In 1953, Emporia became a site of the first Veterans Day observation. The city is famous for the newspaper Emporia Gazette, which was first published by William Allen White in the early 20th century. The first Veterans Day of United States was observed in the city in 1953.

Emporia and nearby Attractions

  • Lyon County Historical Society & Museum
  • Emporia Zoo
  • State Capitol
  • National Teachers Hall of Fame
  • Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site

Things To Do In Emporia

While in Emporia, one can visit the beautiful churches like Christian Assembly Church, Church of God in Christ, and Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Lakeview Park, Walnut Park, and the amusement park of the Emporia Miniature Train are among the notable tourist destinations. Visitors may also participate in the local festivals including the Chalk Fest, Flint Hills Beef Fest, and Lyon County Fair that are hosted by the city every year. The visitors to Emporia can also plan a trip to the Geological Museum.

Emporia Transportation

Forbes Field Airport is nearby.

Emporia Higher Education

Higher education is provided by institutions like Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College.

High Points

Emporia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyEmporia Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyEmporia Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyEmporia Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Emporia Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 15%Emporia College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 17%Emporia Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Emporia Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Emporia, KS

Comparing Emporia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity610
Senior Citizens42
Female Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men35
Well-Paid Single Women36
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married41

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income36
People Above Poverty21
People in Middle Class or Better22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use29

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents105
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
People Living Alone86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime32

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