How long is the commute from Emporia, KS?
Workers who live in Emporia, KS take an average of 12.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.7% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.3 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Emporia get to work
| Means of transportation | Emporia | Lyon County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.7% (±3.1 points) | 78.0% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.3% (±2.2 points) | 10.5% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.7% (±1.3 points) | 3.9% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±1.9 points) | 6.4% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Emporia, the average commute is lower than in Lyon County (14.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Emporia, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lyon County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lyon County, Emporia ranks 20 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1330 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Emporia
| Vehicles available | Emporia | Lyon County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±1.8 points) | 5.7% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.0% (±4.0 points) | 31.6% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% (±3.8 points) | 37.3% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.5% (±2.6 points) | 25.4% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Emporia, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lyon County (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Emporia
| Emporia | Lyon County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±1.9 points) | 6.4% (±1.5 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±2.4 points) | 94.2% (±1.9 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% (±2.7 points) | 89.2% (±2.2 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Emporia, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lyon County (89.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (90.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Emporia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia | — | 12.3 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Emporia Township | 2.7 mi | 19.2 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Pike Township | 4.8 mi | 21.0 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Fremont Township | 7.9 mi | 19.2 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Americus | 8.1 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Jackson Township (Lyon County) | 9.2 mi | 28.9 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Olpe | 9.6 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Americus Township | 10 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Center Township (Lyon County) | 11 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Emporia Township, KS (19.2 minutes), Pike Township, KS (21.0 minutes), Fremont Township, KS (19.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lyon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Pike Township | 21.0 minutes (±5.8) |
| 15 | Center Township (Lyon County) | 20.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 16 (tie) | Emporia Township | 19.2 minutes (±6.2) |
| 16 (tie) | Fremont Township | 19.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 18 | Olpe | 18.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 19 | Waterloo Township | 17.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 20 | Emporia | 12.3 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 7 of 20 places in Lyon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Emporia
How long is the average commute in Emporia?
Workers who live in Emporia, KS take an average of 12.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Emporia without a car?
6.7% of households in Emporia have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Emporia?
6.1% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Emporia worked from home, and 90.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emporia city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emporia city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emporia city, Kansas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Emporia city, Kansas (place:21275, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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