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Empire City

Oklahoma · 955 residents · 9.316 sq mi
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Empire City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,000. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value is $94,700. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
955
+30%since 2000
from 734 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+8%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
533195868521K1990201020202024Empire City
2024794
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,722 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,331
+53%since 2000
from $17,190 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing12.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,094
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(686)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(46)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(823)
Black1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(39)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other8%(76)
Diversity Score30.1%(287)
Diversity Score
30
+381%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.5%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Empire City, Oklahoma?

Empire City, Oklahoma has about 955 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Empire City, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Empire City, Oklahoma earns about $54,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Empire City, Oklahoma expensive?

In Empire City, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $94,700, and the typical rent is about $1,094 a month.

How educated are people in Empire City, Oklahoma?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Empire City, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Empire City, Oklahoma?

About 2.2% of people in Empire City, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Empire City, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Empire City, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 813 residents, a change of about 573 percent over that period.

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