Economy & Jobs — Emporia, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,704 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,667 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 13,413 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.5% |
| Manufacturing | 24.5% |
| Retail | 13.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 32 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 29 |
| Insurance Agencies | 28 |
| Real Estate Offices | 16 |
| Gas Stations | 13 |
| Law Offices | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 12 |
| Bars | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Liquor Stores | 9 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Beauty Salons | 7 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
