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The Village of Empire had a population of 341 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Empire ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Michigan. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Empire is located at latitude 44.8111 and longitude -86.0601 in Leelanau County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Empire encompass a land area of 1.15 sq. miles and a water area of 0.09 sq. miles. Leelanau County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Village of Empire has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Empire is located within Township of Empire, a minor civil division (MCD) of Leelanau County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 341 (100%) |
| Population Density | 332 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 13 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $83,929 |
| Per Capita Income | $67,876 |
| Median Home Value | $456,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 321 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 137 (42.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 35 (10.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 149 (46.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 172 |
| Average Household Size | 1.98 |
| Family Households | 105 (61.0%) |
The table below compares Empire to the other 745 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Michigan by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 608 | 19th |
| Population Density | # 596 | 20th |
| Median Household Income | # 130 | 83rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 41 | 95th |
| Diversity Index | # 576 | 23rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Michigan Census Data Comparison Tool.
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