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Empire

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
5.217
State:
Louisiana

Empire is a CDP located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Empire has a 2026 population of 1,270. Empire is currently growing at a rate of 1.36% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Empire is $47,083 with a poverty rate of 26.82%. The median age in Empire is 28.9 years: 37.9 years for males, and 16.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 83.6 males.

1.3K
Total Population
243
Density (mi²)
17 1.36%
Growth

Empire Population

Empire Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,270171.36%
20251,253181.46%

Median Age

Overall: 28.9 years
Female: 16.7 years
Male: 37.9 years

Empire Adults

There are 610 adults, (104 of whom are seniors) in Empire.

Sex Ratio

Female: 538 (54.5%)
Male: 450 (45.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Empire includes 49.29% Black or African American, 33.6% White, 14.37% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American48749.29%
White33233.6%
Asian14214.37%
Other race171.72%
Two or more races101.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races30.3%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American48749.29%
White33233.6%
Asian14214.37%
Other race171.72%
Two or more races70.71%

Empire Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Empire 's average per capita income is $48,207. Household income levels show a median of $47,083. The poverty rate stands at 26.82%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$108,487-
Families$48,207$73,505
Households$47,083$57,774
Non Families-$33,397

$48,207

Average Income

$47,083

Median Household Income

26.82%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)