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Empire Overview

3,726
TOTAL POPULATION
1,924
MALE POPULATION
1,802
FEMALE POPULATION
106.77
MALES / 100 FEMALES
93.66
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,527
PER CAPITA INCOME
$48,554
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$45,769
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,609
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
53.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
13.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Empire Zip Codes

Empire Area Codes

Race in Empire

The most populous races in Empire are White / Caucasian (2,394 | 64.2%), Hispanic or Latino (2,299 | 61.7%), and Two or more Races (742 | 19.9%).
Race in Empire
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American80.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,29961.7%
Native / Alaskan2416.5%
White / Caucasian2,39464.2%
Two or more Races74219.9%
Some other Race3419.1%
Total3,726100.0%

Ancestry in Empire

The most populous ancestries reported in Empire are Mexican (2,211 | 59.3%), English (288 | 7.7%), Mexican American Indian (198 | 5.3%), German (155 | 4.2%), and European (135 | 3.6%), together accounting for 80.2% of all Empire residents.
Ancestry in Empire
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1082.9%
British150.4%
Central American551.5%
Cherokee1072.9%
Choctaw340.9%
Dutch401.1%
English2887.7%
European1353.6%
French Canadian90.2%
German1554.2%
Irish1012.7%
Italian1183.2%
Korean260.7%
Mexican2,21159.3%
Mexican American Indian1985.3%
Portuguese802.1%
Puerto Rican290.8%
Salvadoran551.5%
Scotch-Irish90.2%
Scottish481.3%
Welsh1153.1%
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Immigrants in Empire

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Empire came from Central America (714 | 19.2%), Latin America (714 | 19.2%), Mexico (674 | 18.1%), El Salvador (40 | 1.1%), and Europe (37 | 1.0%), together accounting for 58.5% of all Empire residents.
Immigrants in Empire
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Australia240.6%
Central America71419.2%
El Salvador401.1%
Europe371.0%
Latin America71419.2%
Mexico67418.1%
Oceania240.6%
Portugal371.0%
Southern Europe371.0%
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Sex and Age in Empire

Sex and Age in Empire

The most populous age groups in Empire are 35 to 39 Years (231 | 12.0%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (210 | 11.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Empire
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years124 (6.4%)110 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Years188 (9.8%)103 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Years60 (3.1%)39 (2.2%)
15 to 19 Years144 (7.5%)138 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Years34 (1.8%)116 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years126 (6.6%)87 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Years143 (7.4%)210 (11.7%)
35 to 39 Years231 (12.0%)115 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years127 (6.6%)123 (6.8%)
45 to 49 Years89 (4.6%)77 (4.3%)
50 to 54 Years179 (9.3%)177 (9.8%)
55 to 59 Years126 (6.6%)54 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years133 (6.9%)165 (9.2%)
65 to 69 Years72 (3.7%)132 (7.3%)
70 to 74 Years97 (5.0%)73 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years22 (1.1%)25 (1.4%)
80 to 84 Years29 (1.5%)58 (3.2%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,924 (100.0%)1,802 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Empire

Median Family Size in Empire

The median family size in Empire is 3.30 persons per family, with single female/mother families (271 | 28.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.45 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (106 | 11.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.05 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Empire
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple570 (60.2%)3.28
Single Male/Father106 (11.2%)3.05
Single Female/Mother271 (28.6%)3.45
Total Families947 (100.0%)3.30

Median Household Size in Empire

The median household size in Empire is 3.00 persons per household, with single female/mother households (271 | 22.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.91 persons per household. non-family households (239 | 20.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Empire
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple570 (48.1%)3.28
Single Male/Father106 (8.9%)3.06
Single Female/Mother271 (22.9%)3.91
Non-family239 (20.2%)1.28
Total Households1,186 (100.0%)3.00

Household Size by Marriage Status in Empire

Out of a total of 1,186 households in Empire, 947 (79.8%) are family households, while 239 (20.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 410, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 174.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Empire
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-174 (14.7%)
2-Person Households410 (34.6%)65 (5.5%)
3-Person Households245 (20.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households149 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households59 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households48 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households36 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total947 (79.8%)239 (20.2%)

Female Fertility in Empire

Fertility by Age in Empire

Average fertility rate in Empire is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 58.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Empire
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years18 (41.9%)44.0
35 to 50 years25 (58.1%)64.0
Total43 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Empire

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Empire
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Empire

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Empire
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree43 (100.0%)387.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total43 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Empire

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Empire
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Empire

Income Overview in Empire

Per Capita Income in Empire is $20,527, while median incomes of families and households are $48,554 and $45,769 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,726$20,527
Median Family Income947$48,554
Mean Family Income947$63,374
Median Household Income1,186$45,769
Mean Household Income1,186$59,561
Income Deficit947$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,72628.58%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,72671.42¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,7260.45

Earnings by Sex in Empire

Average Earnings in Empire are $30,556, $35,444 for men and $25,313 for women, a difference of 28.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Empire
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male932 (61.3%)$35,444
Female588 (38.7%)$25,313
Total1,520 (100.0%)$30,556

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Empire

The most common earnings brackets in Empire are $100,000+ for men (149 | 16.0%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (87 | 14.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Empire
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less34 (3.6%)46 (7.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99913 (1.4%)60 (10.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49973 (7.8%)33 (5.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)27 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49933 (3.5%)35 (5.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99944 (4.7%)5 (0.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)7 (1.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99918 (1.9%)23 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4999 (1.0%)48 (8.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99975 (8.1%)9 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999108 (11.6%)46 (7.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99948 (5.1%)87 (14.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999106 (11.4%)41 (7.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99943 (4.6%)23 (3.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99954 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99922 (2.4%)15 (2.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99941 (4.4%)25 (4.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)10 (1.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99962 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+149 (16.0%)48 (8.2%)
Total932 (100.0%)588 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Empire

Average earnings in Empire are $36,129 for men and $28,586 for women, a difference of 20.9%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $43,198, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,768. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $30,714, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,722.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Empire
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,669$0
High School Diploma$32,768$24,722
College or Associate's Degree$43,198$30,714
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$36,129$28,586

Family Income in Empire

Family Income Brackets in Empire

According to the Empire family income data, there are 213 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Empire
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00011412.0%
$10,000 to $14,999495.2%
$15,000 to $24,999808.4%
$25,000 to $34,9999810.3%
$35,000 to $49,99917318.3%
$50,000 to $74,999899.4%
$75,000 to $99,99910411.0%
$100,000 to $149,99921322.5%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+272.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Empire

4-person families (106 | 11.2%) account for the highest median family income in Empire with $113,000 per family, while 4-person families (106 | 11.2%) have the highest median income of $28,250 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Empire
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families441 (46.6%)$37,260
3-Person Families257 (27.1%)$37,356
4-Person Families106 (11.2%)$113,000
5-Person Families94 (9.9%)$105,357
6-Person Families13 (1.4%)$0
7+ Person Families36 (3.8%)$0
Total947 (100.0%)$48,554

Family Income by Number of Earners in Empire

Family Income by Number of Earners in Empire
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners246 (26.0%)$0
1 Earner357 (37.7%)$49,952
2 Earners312 (33.0%)$83,750
3+ Earners32 (3.4%)$121,667
Total947 (100.0%)$48,554

Household Income in Empire

Household Income Brackets in Empire

With 223 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Empire, accounting for 18.8% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Empire
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00013011.0%
$10,000 to $14,999655.5%
$15,000 to $24,99913011.0%
$25,000 to $34,99912210.3%
$35,000 to $49,99922318.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991179.9%
$75,000 to $99,99915713.2%
$100,000 to $149,99921318.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+272.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Empire

The median household income in Empire is $45,769, with the highest median household income of $70,761 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 444 households (37.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Empire
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years444 (37.4%)$70,761
45 to 64 Years424 (35.7%)$42,895
65+ Years318 (26.8%)$31,635
Total1,186 (100.0%)$45,769

Poverty in Empire

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Empire

With 25.0% poverty level for males and 29.6% for females among the residents of Empire, 5 year old males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 32 males (100.0%) and 109 females (53.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Empire
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)54 (49.1%)
5 Years32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years43 (23.6%)33 (35.1%)
12 to 14 Years34 (100.0%)16 (41.0%)
15 Years30 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)28 (16.8%)
25 to 34 Years35 (13.0%)23 (7.7%)
35 to 44 Years37 (10.3%)94 (39.5%)
45 to 54 Years86 (32.1%)121 (47.6%)
55 to 64 Years137 (52.9%)26 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years47 (27.8%)109 (53.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)27 (32.5%)
Total481 (25.0%)531 (29.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Empire

According to the poverty statistics in Empire, males aged under 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Empire
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years124 (100.0%)56 (50.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years139 (76.4%)61 (64.9%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)23 (59.0%)
15 Years45 (60.0%)20 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years45 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years58 (100.0%)139 (83.2%)
25 to 34 Years234 (87.0%)274 (92.3%)
35 to 44 Years321 (89.7%)144 (60.5%)
45 to 54 Years182 (67.9%)133 (52.4%)
55 to 64 Years122 (47.1%)193 (88.1%)
65 to 74 Years122 (72.2%)96 (46.8%)
75 Years and over51 (100.0%)56 (67.5%)
Total1,443 (75.0%)1,262 (70.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Empire

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Empire show that 14.4% or 82 of the total 570 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 16.3%, comprising of 62 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Empire
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children318 (83.7%)62 (16.3%)
1 or 2 Children109 (84.5%)20 (15.5%)
3 or 4 Children49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total488 (85.6%)82 (14.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Empire

According to the poverty data in Empire, 0.9% or 1 single-father households and 46.9% or 127 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (1.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Empire
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)63 (40.9%)
1 or 2 Children1 (1.0%)24 (31.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (0.9%)127 (46.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Empire

The poverty data for Empire shows that 82 of the married-couple family households (14.4%) and 128 of the single-parent households (34.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 62 households (16.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Empire
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children62 (16.3%)63 (38.4%)
1 or 2 Children20 (15.5%)25 (14.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total82 (14.4%)128 (34.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Empire

Employment by Class of Employer in Empire

Among the 1,311 employed individuals in Empire, private company employees (1,021 | 77.9%), local government employees (106 | 8.1%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (78 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Empire
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,02177.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)272.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)785.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations665.0%
Local Government Employees1068.1%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees131.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,311100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Empire

According to the labor force statistics for Empire, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,007), 53.5% or 1,609 individuals are in the labor force, with 13.9% or 224 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 99.5% or 212 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 65.7% or 65 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Empire
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years10 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years99 (66.0%)65 (65.7%)
25 to 29 Years212 (99.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years323 (91.5%)40 (12.4%)
35 to 44 Years373 (62.6%)20 (5.4%)
45 to 54 Years290 (55.6%)33 (11.4%)
55 to 59 Years75 (41.7%)23 (30.7%)
60 to 64 Years181 (60.7%)42 (23.2%)
65 to 74 Years45 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,609 (53.5%)224 (13.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Empire

According to labor force statistics for Empire, 67.3% of individuals (1,455) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,162) are in the labor force, with 10.9% or 159 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 72.9% or 709 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 17.6% or 125 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Empire
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School260 (54.3%)15 (3.1%)
High School Diploma709 (72.9%)171 (17.6%)
College / Associate Degree356 (70.8%)35 (7.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher129 (62.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,455 (67.3%)236 (10.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Empire

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Empire are Community & Social Service (122 | 8.8%), Education Instruction & Library (97 | 7.0%), Management (85 | 6.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (35 | 2.5%), and Education, Arts & Media (25 | 1.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Empire

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Empire, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (68.0%), Management (50.6%), and Community & Social Service (13.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Empire
OccupationMaleFemale
Management43 (50.6%)42 (49.4%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 17 (13.9%)105 (86.1%)
Education, Arts & Media17 (68.0%)8 (32.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)97 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Category)60 (22.9%)202 (77.1%)
Total (Overall)855 (61.7%)530 (38.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Empire are Cleaning & Maintenance (157 | 11.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (67 | 4.8%), Security & Protection (58 | 4.2%), Firefighting & Prevention (32 | 2.3%), and Law Enforcement (26 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Empire

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Empire, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (47.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Empire
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support10 (52.6%)9 (47.4%)
Security & Protection58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance115 (73.3%)42 (26.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total (Category)183 (58.7%)129 (41.3%)
Total (Overall)855 (61.7%)530 (38.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Empire are Sales & Related (176 | 12.7%), and Office & Administration (104 | 7.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Empire

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Empire
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related59 (33.5%)117 (66.5%)
Office & Administration46 (44.2%)58 (55.8%)
Total (Category)105 (37.5%)175 (62.5%)
Total (Overall)855 (61.7%)530 (38.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Empire are Construction & Extraction (184 | 13.3%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (133 | 9.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (48 | 3.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Empire

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Empire
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry120 (90.2%)13 (9.8%)
Construction & Extraction184 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)352 (96.4%)13 (3.6%)
Total (Overall)855 (61.7%)530 (38.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Empire are Material Moving (146 | 10.5%), and Production (20 | 1.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Empire

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Empire
OccupationMaleFemale
Production9 (45.0%)11 (55.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving146 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)155 (93.4%)11 (6.6%)
Total (Overall)855 (61.7%)530 (38.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Empire

Employment Industries in Empire

The major employment industries in Empire include Retail Trade (324 | 23.4%), Construction (204 | 14.7%), Administrative & Support (162 | 11.7%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (137 | 9.9%), and Educational Services (103 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Empire

Employment Industries by Sex in Empire

The Empire industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Educational Services (82.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Empire
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting124 (90.5%)13 (9.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction204 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade226 (69.8%)98 (30.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing48 (49.0%)50 (51.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support98 (60.5%)64 (39.5%)
Educational Services18 (17.5%)85 (82.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)58 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services25 (71.4%)10 (28.6%)
Public Administration39 (66.1%)20 (33.9%)
Total855 (61.7%)530 (38.3%)

Education in Empire

School Enrollment in Empire

The most common levels of schooling among the 782 students in Empire are elementary school (229 | 29.3%), high school (218 | 27.9%), and college / undergraduate (152 | 19.4%).
School Enrollment in Empire
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool263.3%
Kindergarten627.9%
Elementary School22929.3%
Middle School8711.1%
High School21827.9%
College / Undergraduate15219.4%
Graduate / Professional81.0%
Total782100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Empire

Out of a total of 782 students who are enrolled in schools in Empire, 73 (9.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 709 (90.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 73 (37.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 26 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Empire
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old291 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds122 (62.6%)73 (37.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total709 (90.7%)73 (9.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Empire

Liberal arts & history (57 | 27.5%), communications (42 | 20.3%), business (29 | 14.0%), physical & health sciences (27 | 13.0%), and visual & performing arts (25 | 12.1%) are the most common fields of study among 207 individuals in Empire who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Empire
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences2713.0%
Psychology83.9%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology199.2%
Business2914.0%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History5727.5%
Visual & Performing Arts2512.1%
Communications4220.3%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total207100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Empire

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Empire

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Empire are males with 1 vehicle (325, accounting for 38.4%) and females with 1 vehicle (153, making up 69.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Empire
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle15 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle325 (38.4%)153 (32.9%)
2 Vehicles303 (35.8%)200 (43.0%)
3 Vehicles141 (16.7%)63 (13.6%)
4 Vehicles19 (2.2%)7 (1.5%)
5 or more Vehicles43 (5.1%)42 (9.0%)
Total846 (100.0%)465 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Empire

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Empire are 30 to 34 minutes (319 commuters, 24.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (299 commuters, 23.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (192 commuters, 14.9%).
Commute Time in Empire
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes433.4%
5 to 9 Minutes695.4%
10 to 14 Minutes12810.0%
15 to 19 Minutes19214.9%
20 to 24 Minutes29923.3%
25 to 29 Minutes493.8%
30 to 34 Minutes31924.8%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes352.7%
45 to 59 Minutes342.6%
60 to 89 Minutes383.0%
90 or more Minutes786.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Empire

The most common commute times in Empire are 20 to 24 minutes (182 commuters, 21.5%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (142 commuters, 32.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Empire
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes43 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes56 (6.6%)13 (3.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes128 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes76 (9.0%)116 (26.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes182 (21.5%)117 (26.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes34 (4.0%)15 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes177 (20.9%)142 (32.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)35 (8.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes34 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes38 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes78 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Empire

The most frequent times of departure to work in Empire are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (213, 25.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (91, 20.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Empire
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM91 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM118 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (2.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM130 (15.4%)58 (13.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)24 (5.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM213 (25.2%)57 (13.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM59 (7.0%)52 (11.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)91 (20.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM46 (5.4%)33 (7.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)56 (12.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM22 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM26 (3.1%)33 (7.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM141 (16.7%)23 (5.2%)
Total846 (100.0%)438 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Empire

Occupancy by Ownership in Empire

Of the total 1,186 dwellings in Empire, owner-occupied units account for 705 (59.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 481 (40.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Empire
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units70559.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units48140.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,186100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Empire

Occupancy by Household Size in Empire
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household17414.7%
2-Person Household47540.1%
3-Person Household24520.7%
4+ Person Household29224.6%
Total Housing Units1,186100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Empire

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Empire
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household67 (38.5%)107 (61.5%)
2-Person Household327 (68.8%)148 (31.2%)
3-Person Household107 (43.7%)138 (56.3%)
4+ Person Household204 (69.9%)88 (30.1%)
Total Housing Units705 (59.4%)481 (40.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Empire

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Empire
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School172 (62.8%)102 (37.2%)
High School Diploma362 (63.3%)210 (36.7%)
College/Associate Degree114 (43.0%)151 (57.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher57 (76.0%)18 (24.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Empire

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Empire
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years25321.3%
35 to 44 Years19116.1%
45 to 54 Years26322.2%
55 to 64 Years16113.6%
65 to 74 Years23319.7%
75 to 84 Years857.2%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total1,186100.0%

Housing Finances in Empire

Median Income by Occupancy in Empire

Median Income by Occupancy in Empire
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied705 (59.4%)$57,880
Renter-Occupied481 (40.6%)$35,128
Average1,186 (100.0%)$45,769

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Empire

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Empire
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00035 (5.0%)81 (16.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99915 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99920 (2.8%)45 (9.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99920 (2.8%)27 (5.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99918 (2.5%)66 (13.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999103 (14.6%)19 (4.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999100 (14.2%)123 (25.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99994 (13.3%)23 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999102 (14.5%)55 (11.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999171 (24.3%)42 (8.7%)
$150,000 or more27 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total705 (100.0%)481 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Empire

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Empire
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30031 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49983 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799197 (27.9%)23 (4.8%)
$800 to $99923 (3.3%)115 (23.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499269 (38.2%)190 (39.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99960 (8.5%)36 (7.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49933 (4.7%)22 (4.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9999 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total705 (100.0%)481 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Empire

Housing Structures in Empire

Housing Structures in Empire
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached93578.8%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments201.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other23119.5%
Total1,186100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Empire

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Empire
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached590 (63.1%)345 (36.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other115 (49.8%)116 (50.2%)
Total705 (59.4%)481 (40.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Empire

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Empire
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms54 (7.7%)92 (19.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms383 (54.3%)280 (58.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms256 (36.3%)109 (22.7%)
8 or more Rooms12 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total705 (100.0%)481 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Empire

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Empire
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas596 (84.5%)332 (69.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas22 (3.1%)23 (4.8%)
Electricity75 (10.6%)126 (26.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels11 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used1 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total705 (100.0%)481 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Empire

Household Vehicle Usage in Empire
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle15 (2.1%)23 (4.8%)
1 Vehicle253 (35.9%)238 (49.5%)
2 Vehicles289 (41.0%)144 (29.9%)
3 or more Vehicles148 (21.0%)76 (15.8%)
Total705 (100.0%)481 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Empire

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Empire

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units355350
Median Property Value$279,400$240,000
Median Household Income$47,633$27
Monthly Housing Costs$553$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,655$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Empire

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Empire
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00071 (20.0%)33 (9.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99924 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99999 (27.9%)232 (66.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999150 (42.2%)76 (21.7%)
$500,000 to $749,99911 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)9 (2.6%)
Total355 (100.0%)350 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Empire

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Empire
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00050 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99949 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99950 (14.1%)9 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99973 (20.6%)53 (15.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)27 (7.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99938 (10.7%)94 (26.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99995 (26.8%)64 (18.3%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)76 (21.7%)
Total355 (100.0%)350 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Empire

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Empire
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x73 (20.6%)64,394 (18,398.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x102 (28.7%)60 (17.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x5 (1.4%)106 (30.3%)
4.0x or more140 (39.4%)49 (14.0%)
Total355 (100.0%)350 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Empire

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Empire
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80050 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49977 (21.7%)53 (15.1%)
$800 to $1,499171 (48.2%)88 (25.1%)
Total355 (100.0%)350 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Empire

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Empire

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Empire
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years266 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years596 (96.1%)24 (3.9%)
19 to 25 Years237 (96.3%)9 (3.7%)
26 to 34 Years430 (87.8%)60 (12.2%)
35 to 44 Years529 (88.8%)67 (11.2%)
45 to 54 Years479 (91.8%)43 (8.2%)
55 to 64 Years450 (94.1%)28 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years347 (92.8%)27 (7.2%)
75 Years and older134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,468 (93.1%)258 (6.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Empire

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Empire
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born266 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen596 (96.1%)24 (3.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen237 (96.3%)9 (3.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Empire

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Empire
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000694 (96.3%)27 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999802 (87.5%)114 (12.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999208 (80.3%)51 (19.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999655 (95.2%)33 (4.8%)
$100,000 and over948 (97.1%)28 (2.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Empire

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Empire
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6148 (55.6%)118 (44.4%)
6 to 18 Years401 (64.7%)195 (31.5%)
19 to 25 Years74 (30.1%)163 (66.3%)
25 to 34 Years150 (30.6%)280 (57.1%)
35 to 44 Years298 (50.0%)276 (46.3%)
45 to 54 Years263 (50.4%)216 (41.4%)
55 to 64 Years298 (62.3%)189 (39.5%)
65 to 74 Years347 (92.8%)155 (41.4%)
75 Years and over134 (100.0%)33 (24.6%)
Total2,113 (56.7%)1,625 (43.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Empire

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Empire
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years44 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)52 (11.2%)
35 to 64 Years193 (21.8%)184 (25.9%)
65 to 74 Years76 (45.0%)33 (16.1%)
75 Years and over12 (23.5%)58 (69.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Empire

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Empire: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years14 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)25 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years4 (0.4%)23 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years26 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)21 (25.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Empire: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (0.9%)50 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)24 (11.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Empire: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years30 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)27 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years112 (12.7%)62 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Empire: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years112 (12.7%)102 (14.3%)
65 to 74 Years50 (29.6%)33 (16.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)37 (44.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Empire: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years25 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years77 (8.7%)98 (13.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)24 (11.7%)
75 Years and over12 (23.5%)37 (44.6%)

Technology Access in Empire

Computing Device Access in Empire

Computing Device Access in Empire
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop66956.4%
Smartphone1,05989.3%
Tablet55246.5%
No Computing Device635.3%
Total1,186100.0%

Internet Access in Empire

Internet Access in Empire
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home74362.6%
Cellular Data Only21318.0%
Satellite Internet161.3%
No Internet22919.3%
Total1,186100.0%

Empire Summary

Empire is a census-designated place located in San Bernardino County, California. It is situated in the western part of the Mojave Desert, approximately 10 miles east of the city of Barstow. The population of Empire was 1,945 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Empire is located at 34°51'25"N 116°45'45"W (34.856944, -116.762500). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.8 km2), all of it land.
The terrain of Empire is mostly flat, with some rolling hills. The area is part of the Mojave Desert, and is characterized by sparse vegetation and dry, sandy soil. The climate is hot and dry, with temperatures ranging from the mid-90s in the summer to the mid-50s in the winter.

History

The area that is now Empire was first settled in the late 19th century by miners and ranchers. The town was officially founded in 1906, and was named after the Empire Mine, which was located nearby. The mine was a major producer of gold and silver, and was in operation until the early 1940s.
In the 1950s, the town began to experience a population boom as people moved to the area to take advantage of the booming mining industry. The population peaked in the 1960s, but began to decline in the 1970s as the mining industry declined.

Economy

The economy of Empire is largely based on mining and tourism. The town is home to several mining companies, including the Empire Mine, which is still in operation. The mine produces gold, silver, and other minerals.
The town is also a popular tourist destination, as it is located near several attractions, including the Mojave National Preserve and the Calico Ghost Town. The town is also home to several restaurants, shops, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,945 people, 690 households, and 517 families residing in Empire. The population density was 462.2 people per square mile (178.7/km2). There were 790 housing units at an average density of 188.7 per square mile (72.8/km2). The racial makeup of Empire was 75.2% White, 1.2% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 17.7% from other races, and 4.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.2% of the population.
There were 690 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.30.
In Empire, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
The median income for a household in Empire was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Empire?
Total Population of Empire is 3,726.
What is the Total Male Population of Empire?
Total Male Population of Empire is 1,924.
What is the Total Female Population of Empire?
Total Female Population of Empire is 1,802.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Empire?
There are 106.77 Males per 100 Females in Empire.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Empire?
There are 93.66 Females per 100 Males in Empire.
What is the Median Population Age in Empire?
Median Population Age in Empire is 38.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Empire
Average Family Size in Empire is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Empire
Average Household Size in Empire is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Empire?
Per Capita income in Empire is $20,527.
What is the Median Family Income in Empire?
Median Family Income in Empire is $48,554.
What is the Median Household income in Empire?
Median Household Income in Empire is $45,769.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Empire?
Income or Wage Gap in Empire is 28.6%.
Women in Empire earn 71.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Empire?
Inequality or Gini Index in Empire is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Empire?
There are 1,609 People in the Labor Forcein in Empire.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Empire?
53.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Empire.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Empire?
Unemployment Rate in Empire is 13.9%.