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Empire (CA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Empire, California

StateCalifornia
Land Area (mi²)1.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)2,630.2/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.02% (1)
Growth Since 202027.98% (919)
Rank in State681th
Rank in Country7347th

The population of Empire, CA in 2022 is estimated to be 4,204. This is an increase of 0.02% (1 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Empire by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Empire by Age

Empire Population Pyramid 2022
Empire Median Age
40.9
Total
40.6
Male
42.1
Female
Empire Sex Ratio
52.3%
1,718
Male
47.7%
1,567
Female
Empire Age Dependency Ratio
20.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
22.5
Child Dependency Ratio
Empire Adults
2,767
Adults
(465 of whom are seniors) in Empire.

Population of Empire by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Empire

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 23.48%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 22.35%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 24.73%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Empire

While the overall poverty rate of Empire is 23.48%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (24.73%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (22.35%).

Poverty Rate of Empire by Employment Status and Sex

9.56%
Female Employed
63.83%
Female Unemployed
12.24%
Male Employed
50%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Empire by Education

23.19%
Less Than 9th Grade
20.69%
High School
18.72%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Empire

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Empire

The most common language spoken in Empire is Spanish, with 52.61% of people speaking Spanish. In addition, 46.71% of people speak Only English, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Empire by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Empire, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Empire by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree190.77%
Bachelors Degree1184.78%
Associates Degree461.86%
Some College49920.2%
High School Graduate86535.02%
9th to 12th Grade41316.72%
Less Than 9th Grade51020.65%

Earnings Statistics of Empire by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$28,099

Average Earnings

$31,923

Average Male

$22,981

Average Female

Employment of Empire by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Empire by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Empire by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Empire

Marriage Rates

  • 36.4%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 34.9%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 37.9%

    Female Marriage Rate

Empire Marriage

In Empire, 34.9% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 55-64, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Empire

Empire Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Empire Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
52.3%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Empire by Type

3.2
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned