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Empire

Michigan · 361 residents · 1.029 sq mi
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Empire has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,750. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $58,300. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 40% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

361
−4%vs 2000
vs 378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
351 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.4
−16%vs 2000
vs 49.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2242713183654121990201020202024Empire
2024341
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,750
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,722 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,713
−47%vs 2000
vs $27,850 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.2%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$58,300
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $129,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$308
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $527 in 2000
US average: $450
64.9%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.7% in 2000
35.1% rent
3.1
−4%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(374)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(358)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(3)
Diversity Score3.4%(12)
3
+412%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.0%
−10.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.0%
−12.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.1%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.4 min
+49%vs 2000
vs 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Empire, Michigan?

Empire, Michigan has about 361 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Empire, Michigan?

The typical household in Empire, Michigan earns about $18,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Empire, Michigan expensive?

In Empire, Michigan, the median home is worth about $58,300, and the typical rent is about $308 a month.

How educated are people in Empire, Michigan?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Empire, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Empire, Michigan?

About 12.2% of people in Empire, Michigan 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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