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Empire

Georgia · 393 residents · 2.3 sq mi
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Empire has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,641. Population has fallen 36% since 2011, a loss of 224 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2011, reaching $139,700. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 116%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
393
−36%vs 2011
vs 617 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
171 / sq mi
−36%vs 2011
vs 268 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.5
+110%vs 2011
vs 21.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
270378485592700201020202024Empire
2024306
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,641
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,054 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,424
+4%vs 2011
vs $18,729 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+27%vs 2011
vs 0.352 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,700
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $66,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−63.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.5
+96%vs 2011
vs 1.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(197)
Black68.1%(420)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.3%(335)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(327)
Black15.5%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35%(137)
Diversity Score
35
−36%vs 2011
vs 54 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 24.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.0%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
26.7%
+26.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.6%
+10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
75.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.4% in 2011
Female
24.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.4%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Empire, Georgia?

Empire, Georgia has about 393 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Empire, Georgia?

The typical household in Empire, Georgia earns about $55,641 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 $139,700.

How educated are people in Empire, Georgia?

About 13.1% 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 6.7% 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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