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Empire

California · 4,202 residents · 1.168 sq mi
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Empire has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,727. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,500. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,202
+8%since 2000
from 3,903 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,598 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 3,342 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+15%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K2000201020202024Empire
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,727
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,172
+74%since 2000
from $12,133 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$893
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $562 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
52.1% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+44%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(1,977)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino42.9%(1,674)
Asian1.8%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.8%(2,530)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.2%(1,393)
Black1.3%(56)
Hispanic / Latino60.5%(2,541)
Asian1.1%(46)
Other5.1%(212)
Diversity Score66.5%(2,794)
Diversity Score
66
+3%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+82%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 21.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
24.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Empire, California?

Empire, California has about 4,202 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Empire, California?

The typical household in Empire, California earns about $39,727 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Empire, California expensive?

In Empire, California, the median home is worth about $177,500, and the typical rent is about $893 a month.

How educated are people in Empire, California?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in Empire, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Empire, California?

About 23.5% of people in Empire, California live below the federal poverty line.

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