EmporiaKansas
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.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Emporia
Set in the central part of Kansas, Emporia is a close-knit town, home to 24,354 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Emporia holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 12.45 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,956 residents per square mile.
What Makes Emporia Unique
- A top-25 city in Kansas by population (#18 of 626 incorporated places).
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 24,354.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Emporia
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Emporia
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- National Teacher’s Hall of Fame · Museum
- David Traylor Zoo · Zoo
- Lyon County Historical Museum · Museum
- Lyon County History Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Emporia
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Emporia
- Emporia High
- Emporia Middle School
- Logan Ave Elem
- Riverside Elementary
- Timmerman Elementary
- Village Elem
- W A White Elem
- Walnut Elem
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Newman Regional Health ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.