| Emporia, KS Area | |
| Official Name: | Emporia, KS Micropolitan Statistical Area |
| Settlement Type: | Micropolitan Statistical Area |
| Map Alt: | Map of Salina |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kansas |
| Subdivision Type2: | Largest city |
| Subdivision Name2: | Emporia |
| Subdivision Type3: | Other cities |
| Unit Pref: | US |
| Timezone: | CST |
| Utc Offset: | -6 |
| Timezone Dst: | CDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -5 |
The Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in Kansas, anchored by the city of Emporia.
As of the 2000 census, the μSA had a population of 38,965 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 36,399).[1]
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 38,965 people, 14,937 households, and 9,456 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 84.33% White, 2.17% African American, 0.47% Native American, 1.89% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 9.07% from other races, and 2.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.56% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $32,738, and the median income for a family was $41,480. Males had a median income of $28,134 versus $21,433 for females. The per capita income for the μSA was $16,573.