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Emmett

Kansas · 170 residents · 0.195 sq mi
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Emmett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,500. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 107 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170
−39%since 2000
from 277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
872 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 1,421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.3
−14%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
891401922432941990201020202024Emmett
2024178
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,778 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,731
+63%since 2000
from $12,078 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
78.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
21.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(256)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(13)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other8.7%(15)
Diversity Score39.1%(66)
Diversity Score
39
+933%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+10%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.0%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2011
from 48.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.5%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
43.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.3%
−61.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmett, Kansas?

Emmett, Kansas has about 170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emmett, Kansas?

The typical household in Emmett, Kansas earns about $34,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Emmett, Kansas?

About 2.6% of adults age 25 and over in Emmett, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emmett, Kansas?

About 15.7% of people in Emmett, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emmett, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Emmett, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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