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Empire

Louisiana · 993 residents · 5.217 sq mi
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Empire has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,333. Population has fallen 55% since 2000, a loss of 1,218 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $88,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
993
−55%since 2000
from 2,211 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
190 / sq mi
−55%since 2000
from 424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+23%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3359752K2K3K1990201020202024Empire
2024988
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,333
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,208 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,450
+66%since 2000
from $12,960 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.253
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade26%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−44.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+21%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(1,335)
Black33.6%(743)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(26)
Asian2.8%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(1,385)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(650)
Black21.3%(212)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(25)
Asian7.6%(75)
Other7.2%(71)
Diversity Score68.9%(684)
Diversity Score
69
+10%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Empire, Louisiana?

Empire, Louisiana has about 993 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Empire, Louisiana?

The typical household in Empire, Louisiana earns about $48,333 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 $88,000.

How educated are people in Empire, Louisiana?

About 18.4% 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 7.9% 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 1,688 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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