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Compare Topeka to Emporia

This post compares Topeka, Kansas to Emporia, Kansas across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Topeka (city) Emporia (city)
Population 127,139 24,636
Income (median) $39,402 $32,680
Home Value (median) $100,400 $89,500
White 78% 86%
Black 10% 2%
Asian 1% 2%
With Kids 28% 29%
Age (median) 37 28
Rentals 43% 51%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Topeka or Emporia?
A: Topeka has a much larger population count than Emporia: 127139 compared with 24636 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Topeka or in Emporia?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Topeka.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Topeka or Emporia?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Topeka.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Emporia does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 43% for Topeka versus 51% for Emporia.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Topeka may include: Salina, Hutchinson, and Leavenworth.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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