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Empire

Georgia · 319 residents · 2.3 sq mi
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Empire has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,214. Population has fallen 15% since 2019, a loss of 57 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,200. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

319
−15%since 2019
from 376 in 2019
2010 – 2024
139 / sq mi
−15%since 2019
from 163 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
49.4
+4%since 2019
from 47.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
270378485592700201020202024Empire
2024306
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,214
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $46,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$34,419
−3%since 2019
from $35,535 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 29.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
36.9%
+36.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$87,200
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $59,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
89.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
10.3% rent
1.5
+16%since 2019
from 1.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic63%(237)
Black37%(139)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.3%(219)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(259)
Black16.9%(54)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.9%(121)
38
−35%since 2019
from 58 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 82.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.2 min
−14%since 2019
from 36.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
75.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 82.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
50.2%
−23.6 ptssince 2019
from 73.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
21.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

63.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
36.5%
−13.5 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Empire, Georgia?

Empire, Georgia has about 319 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Empire, Georgia?

The typical household in Empire, Georgia earns about $58,214 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 $87,200.

How educated are people in Empire, Georgia?

About 13.7% 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 36.9% 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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