Empire, Michigan
Empire: Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America
About
Empire is a city located in the county of Leelanau in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 375 and a population density of 117 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 375 inhabitants.
The city was created 130 years ago in 1894.
Quick Facts about Empire
| Population : | 375 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Leelanau County |
| Postal code : | 49630 |
| Area : | 3.21 km2 |
| Altitude : | 610 feet / 186 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1895 (130 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 13:10:50 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 117 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Empire is located at 44°48'40"N 86°3'36"W (44.8111100, -86.0600900).
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Demographics
The population of Empire increased by 0% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 375 | - | census |
| 2011 | 372 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 371 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 373 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 374 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 374 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 372 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 374 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 374 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 375 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 375 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 43,627 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 42,686 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 43,976 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 42,695 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.7% |
| White only, percent : | 88.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,945 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.8% |
Empire zip code is 49630.
County name: Leelanau, County
fips: 26089
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $230,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,893 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $835 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,083 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 17,530 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.29 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 122,868 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 997,862 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 330,854 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,391,170 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $32,634 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $66,719 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $35,768 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,332 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,375 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,174 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 156 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,783 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 425 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,442 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 664.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 64.24 |
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Schools in Empire
College & universities near Empire, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171483 | Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City (MI) | 49686 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Empire, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRV | Traverse City, Michigan | 107 Hall Street | BUS |
| KGS | Kingsley, Michigan | 119 E. Main St. | BUS |
| MTO | Manton, Michigan | Junction U.S. 131 & M-42 | BUS |
| CLC | Cadillac, Michigan | 1202 North Mitchell St. | BUS |
| CHL | Charlevoix, MI | 103 Bridge Park Drive | BUS |
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- Empire , California place in Stanislaus County, USA with a population of 4,189 people.
- Empire , Illinois township in McLean County, Illinois with a population of 4,024 people.
- Empire , Minnesota township in Dakota County, Minnesota with a population of 3,071 people.
- Empire , Colorado Statutory Town in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States with a population of 302 people.
- Empire , Ohio village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States with a population of 279 people.
Other cities in Leelanau County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Leelanau County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bingham | 2,960 | Township in Leelanau County, Michigan |
| Leland | 2,041 | Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Greilickville | 1,530 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Solon | 1,511 | Township in Leelanau County, Michigan |
| Glen Arbor | 858 | Township in Leelanau County, Michigan |
| Suttons Bay | 617 | Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Northport | 525 | Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Cedar | 456 | Township in Leelanau County, Michigan |
