Empire

Census-designated place in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

Aerial view of Empire, Louisiana
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Empire is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, with 905 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Port Sulphur, 8.3 miles NW.

About Empire

Empire is a census-designated place (CDP) in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 905 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Empire

Median household income
$47,083
Median home value
$152,900
Median age
28.9
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Empire, LA population

Empire had 905 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census905
Density173 per sq mi (67 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Empire at a glance

StateLouisiana (LA)
CountyPlaquemines Parish
TypeCensus-designated place
Population905 (2020)
Land area5.22 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Water area2.40 sq mi (6.21 km²)
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates29.4452° N, 89.6144° W
ZIP code70050
Census code (GEOID)2223725

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Empire

What county is Empire in?

Empire is in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.

What is the population of Empire, LA?

905 people lived in Empire at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Empire, LA?

The ZIP code of Empire is 70050.

What is the elevation of Empire?

3 feet (1 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Empire?

Port Sulphur (8.3 mi), Buras (8.3 mi), Triumph (11.3 mi), Pointe a la Hache (13.4 mi), Boothville (14.8 mi).

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