Emporia
City in Lyon County, Kansas
Emporia is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, with 24,139 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,148 ft (350 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Americus, 8.0 miles NW.
- 24,139residents (2020 Census)
- 1,148 ftelevation · 350 m
- 12.4 sq miland area · 32.0 km²
- 1,951 / sq mipopulation density
- 66801ZIP code
About Emporia
Emporia is a city in, as well as the county seat of, Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 24,139. Emporia lies between Topeka and Wichita at the intersection of highways K-99, U.S. Route 50, Interstates 335 and 35 (Kansas Turnpike). It is home to Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College, and two annual sporting events: Unbound Gravel (gravel bicycle race) and Dynamic Discs Open (disc golf tournament).
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Living in Emporia
- Median household income
- $52,704
- Median home value
- $132,700
- Median rent
- $815/mo
- Median age
- 30.2
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Emporia had 24,139 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,139 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,951 per sq mi (753 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Emporia at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Lyon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 24,139 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.37 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4024° N, 96.1946° W |
| ZIP code | 66801 |
| Official website | emporia-kansas.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2021275 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Emporia
- Americus8.0 mi NW
- Olpe9.6 mi S
- Neosho Rapids11.2 mi E
- Hartford14.4 mi SE
- Reading15.2 mi NE
- Dunlap15.2 mi NW
- Bushong17.0 mi N
- Admire17.2 mi N
- Allen17.5 mi N
- Lebo18.0 mi E
- Strong City18.5 mi W
- Madison18.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Emporia
What county is Emporia in?
Emporia is in Lyon County, Kansas.
What is the population of Emporia, KS?
24,139 people lived in Emporia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Emporia, KS?
The ZIP code of Emporia is 66801.
What is the elevation of Emporia?
1,148 feet (350 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Emporia?
Americus (8.0 mi), Olpe (9.6 mi), Neosho Rapids (11.2 mi), Hartford (14.4 mi), Reading (15.2 mi).
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