Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Empire, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

341

Median Agei

63.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.3%318

Hispanic/Latino

6.5%22

Two or More

0.3%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

13.9%38

Some College (<1 yr)

2.9%8

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%40

Associate's Degree

9.9%27

Bachelor's Degree

29.3%80

Master's Degree

21.2%58

Professional Degree

5.9%16

HS or Higher

97.8%

BA or Higher

56.4%

Graduate+

27.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$456,300

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.7%137

Renter-Occupied

20.3%35

Total Units

321

Homeownership

79.7%

Vacancy Rate

46.4%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

5.1%7

$150K–$200K

2.2%3

$200K–$300K

16.1%22

$300K–$500K

29.2%40

$500K–$1M

21.9%30

$1M+

25.5%35

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

16.8%54

2000–2009

15.6%50

1990–1999

6.2%20

1980–1989

6.5%21

1970–1979

15%48

1960–1969

11.5%37

1950–1959

7.8%25

1940–1949

0.3%1

1939 or earlier

20.2%65

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.2%119

Electricity

14%24

Bottled/LP Gas

8.7%15

Wood

7.6%13

Other

0.6%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$83,929

Mean Household Incomei

$137,520

Per Capita Incomei

$67,876

Poverty Ratei

14.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

120

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%8

$10K–$15K

8.1%14

$20K–$25K

5.8%10

$25K–$30K

1.7%3

$30K–$35K

1.2%2

$45K–$50K

3.5%6

$50K–$60K

3.5%6

$60K–$75K

11%19

$75K–$100K

15.1%26

$100K–$125K

10.5%18

$125K–$150K

11.6%20

$150K–$200K

7%12

$200K+

16.3%28

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.6%

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

118

Avg. Commutei

24.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

120

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

23(8.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured