Census Bureau data for Empire CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Empire CDP
- What is the median household income in Empire CDP?
- The median household income in Empire CDP is $45,018 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Empire CDP?
- The poverty rate in Empire CDP is 20.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Empire CDP?
- $84,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Empire CDP residents have a college degree?
- 8.7% of adults in Empire CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,218
Median Income
$45,018
Median Home Value
$84,700
Poverty Rate
20.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.9%
Median Age
27.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$23,931 (+113.5%)
Home Value:
+$10,400 (+14%)
Poverty Rate:
-30.7 pp (-60%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.3 pp (-13%)
Unemployment:
-26.0 pp (-87%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,218
Median Age
27.0
Female
57.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 37.2%
Black 47.5%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Other 1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$45,018
±$28,445
-$15,005 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$67,884
Median Family Income
$45,533
Poverty Rate
20.5%
+6.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
23.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
27.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
16.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
24.6%
$10–15k
2.3%
$15–25k
4.0%
$25–35k
19.0%
$35–50k
15.9%
$50–75k
6.6%
$75–100k
6.8%
$100–150k
10.1%
$150–200k
10.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
524
Owner-Occupied
89.9%
Renter-Occupied
10.1%
Vacancy Rate
18.5%
Median Home Value
$84,700
-$124,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
—
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
46.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
35.2%
$50–100k
27.3%
$100–200k
4.2%
$200–300k
4.7%
$300–500k
11.7%
$500k–$1M
10.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.0%
1 vehicle
49.6%
2 vehicles
20.1%
3+
27.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
17.0%
Mobile home
83.0%
Housing Age
1940–1969
3.1%
1970–1999
8.6%
2000–2009
65.5%
2010+
18.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
71.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
8.7%
-17.9 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
0.0%
Some College / Associate
27.1%
Less Than High School
14.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
-2.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
2.0%
Self-Employed
1.4%
Government Workers
21.1%
Private For-Profit
77.6%
Industry
Agriculture
25.6%
Transportation
22.0%
Edu/Health
17.9%
Public Admin
14.1%
Retail
7.7%
Arts/Entmt.
5.0%
Construction
4.3%
Prof. Services
3.4%
Occupation
Production
29.7%
Construction
27.2%
Management
17.9%
Food Prep
12.7%
Sales
12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.1 min
Drove Alone
77.2%
Carpool
12.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.0%
Walked
4.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
427
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
39.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.1%
5–9
11.5%
10–14
15.3%
15–19
4.3%
20–24
9.9%
25–34
9.1%
35–44
8.5%
45–54
4.4%
55–64
4.5%
65–74
14.6%
75–84
8.5%
85+
1.6%
Under 18: 36.8%
Working age (18–64): 63.2%
65 and over: 11.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.1%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
84.2%
Latin America
15.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.9%
With a Disability
29.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
100.0%
Uninsured
0.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
68.6%
Has a Computer
86.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
97.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023