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Empire

Michigan · 375 residents · 1.029 sq mi
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Empire has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,604. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $252,700. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
375
−1%since 2000
from 378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
364 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.8
+16%since 2000
from 49.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2242713183654121990201020202024Empire
2024341
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,604
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,722 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,488
+9%since 2000
from $27,850 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing12.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,700
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.5%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
43.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+82%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(369)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(7)
Diversity Score
2
+201%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+9%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
22.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
6.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.7%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.6%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Empire, Michigan?

Empire, Michigan has about 375 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Empire, Michigan?

The typical household in Empire, Michigan earns about $42,604 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 $252,700, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Empire, Michigan?

About 32.5% 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 7.3% of people in Empire, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Empire, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Empire, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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