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Empire City

Oklahoma · 703 residents · 9.316 sq mi
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Empire City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,714. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,700. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
703
−4%since 2000
from 734 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
75 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+11%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
533195868521K1990201020202024Empire City
2024794
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,714
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,250
+93%since 2000
from $17,190 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
10.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(585)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(39)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.9%(27)
Diversity Score25.3%(178)
Diversity Score
25
+305%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+132%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Empire City, Oklahoma?

Empire City, Oklahoma has about 703 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Empire City, Oklahoma earns about $80,714 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 $142,700, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Empire City, Oklahoma?

About 22.7% 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 7.0% 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 561 residents, a change of about 395 percent over that period.

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