Jobs & Employment in Emporia, KS

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

2.9%

Labor Force

13,413

Employed

12,932

Mean Commute

N/A

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

73.9%

Carpool

13.1%

Public Transit

0.2%

Walk

5.4%

Bike

0.4%

Work from Home

6.3%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

92.8%

Government

44.1%

Self-Employed

5.0%

Emporia, KS has an unemployment rate of 2.9% with a labor force of 13,413. About 73.9% of workers drive alone to work. 6.3% of workers work from home.