Empire
Census-designated place in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

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.
- 905residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.5 km²
- 173 / sq mipopulation density
- 70050ZIP code
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 had 905 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 905 |
|---|---|
| Density | 173 per sq mi (67 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Empire at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Plaquemines Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 905 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.22 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Water area | 2.40 sq mi (6.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.4452° N, 89.6144° W |
| ZIP code | 70050 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2223725 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Empire
- Port Sulphur8.3 mi NW
- Buras8.3 mi SE
- Triumph11.3 mi SE
- Pointe a la Hache13.4 mi NW
- Boothville14.8 mi SE
- Venice18.1 mi SE
- Delacroix24.3 mi NW
- Grand Isle29.7 mi SW
- Poydras33.0 mi NW
- Lafitte34.3 mi NW
- Violet35.4 mi NW
- Barataria35.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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