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Empire

Georgia · 306 residents · 2.3 sq mi
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Empire has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,438. Population has fallen 32% since 2023, a loss of 141 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $121,900. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

306
−32%since 2023
from 447 in 2023
2010 – 2024
133 / sq mi
−32%since 2023
from 194 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
54.0
+108%since 2023
from 26.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
270378485592700201020202024Empire
2024306
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,438
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $60,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$21,218
−43%since 2023
from $37,074 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
27.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.346
−39%since 2023
from 0.572 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$121,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $97,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
81.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 80.8% in 2023
18.8% rent
11.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
31.5%
+22.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
56.0%
−44.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.8
+73%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(303)
Black32.2%(144)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.6%(244)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(215)
Black29.7%(91)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.2%(160)
52
−4%since 2023
from 55 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
9.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.8 min
+11%since 2023
from 26.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
46.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
12.6%
−20.7 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
41.4%
+30.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
34.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
13.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
43.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.9%
−20.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
47.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
49.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
66.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Empire, Georgia?

Empire, Georgia has about 306 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Empire, Georgia?

The typical household in Empire, Georgia earns about $43,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Empire, Georgia expensive?

In Empire, Georgia, the median home is worth about $121,900.

How educated are people in Empire, Georgia?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Empire, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Empire, Georgia?

About 27.8% of people in Empire, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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