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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Empire

Louisiana · 2,211 residents · 5.217 sq mi
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Empire has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,208. Population has fallen 18% since 1990, a loss of 470 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,900. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,211
−18%since 1990
from 2,681 in 1990
1990 – 2024
424 / sq mi
−18%since 1990
from 514 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.9
+19%since 1990
from 28.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3359752K2K3K1990201020202024Empire
2024988
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,208
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,194 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,960
+75%since 1990
from $7,390 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.9%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 30.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $305 in 1990
US average: $602
86.4%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
13.6% rent
1.5
−17%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68%(1,824)
Black25.6%(686)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(14)
Asian4.9%(131)
Diversity Score59.3%(1,590)
2000
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(1,335)
Black33.6%(743)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(26)
Asian2.8%(61)
Diversity Score62.6%(1,385)
63
+6%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.3%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 48.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
−9%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Empire, Louisiana?

Empire, Louisiana has about 2,211 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Empire, Louisiana?

The typical household in Empire, Louisiana earns about $27,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Empire, Louisiana expensive?

In Empire, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $40,900, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Empire, Louisiana?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Empire, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Empire, Louisiana?

About 27.9% of people in Empire, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Empire, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Empire, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 470 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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