Living in Empire, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Empire · Census data 2020–2024
Empire has 988 residents with a median age of 28.9. The median household income is $47,083 (23% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $152,900.
Empire is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Empire at a glance
- Population
- 988
- Median age
- 28.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $47,083State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $152,900State: $216,500
- Homeowners
- 91.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Empire a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 26.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Empire
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Empire the median home value is $152,900, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,452 a month in housing costs.
Empire median household income
The median household income in Empire is $47,083 and the income per person is $22,956. 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Empire: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 476
- Owner-occupied
- 91.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.7%
- Vacant
- 20.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.61
Empire demographics
- Population
- 988
- Median age
- 28.9
- Under 18
- 38.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.5%
- Households
- 378
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Empire ›
Education in Empire
8.7% of adults 25 and older in Empire have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Empire
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 64.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.1%
Empire vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire | 988 | $47,083 | $152,900 | — |
| Port Sulphur | 1,593 | $52,289 | $84,200 | — |
| Buras | 607 | $54,167 | $45,300 | — |
| Boothville | 586 | $26,514 | $65,700 | — |
| Venice | 259 | $66,989 | — | — |
| Poydras | 2,260 | $59,105 | $132,800 | $1,114 |
| Lafitte | 488 | $29,886 | $316,400 | — |
| Violet | 4,122 | $51,038 | $173,500 | $942 |
| Barataria | 544 | $78,869 | $181,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Empire, LA?
The median household income in Empire is $47,083, 23% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Empire?
The median home value in Empire is $152,900, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
Is Empire, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 26.8%.
What is the median age in Empire?
The median age in Empire is 28.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Empire?
The average commute to work in Empire is 18 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Empire?
The unemployment rate in Empire is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Empire?
8.7% of adults in Empire have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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