Emporia, KS Employment

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19%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
21%
Household income NAT. AVG.
30%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexEmporiaKansasNational
Income per capita$24,287$28,478$29,829
Median household income$43,481$53,571$55,322
Median income owner occupied$66,008$67,823$70,586
Median income renter occupied$28,051$32,780$35,192
Median earnings male$30,077$36,604$36,919
Median earnings female$16,980$24,737$26,250
Unemployment rate3.2%3.5%4.7%
Poverty level19.6%13.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Emporia is 19% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Emporia is 21% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Emporia is 30% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Emporia is 29% higher than the national average

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      $28,984 $43,481 $86,962
      City
      $35,710 $53,571 $107,142
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Emporia median earnings by income bracket

      Emporia employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry7.1%7.1%
      Manufacturing sector26.9%26.9%
      Financial & insurance services2.0%2.0%
      Wholesale & retail services13.1%13.1%
      Public administration5.4%5.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities7.7%7.7%
      Education, health & social services15.4%15.4%
      Other20.6%20.6%

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      Source: The Emporia, KS employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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