Empire is a CDP located in Stanislaus County California. Empire has a 2024 population of 3,649. Empire is currently declining at a rate of -1.03% annually but its population has increased by 11.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,285 in 2020.
The average household income in Empire is $62,181 with a poverty rate of 28.7%. The median age in Empire is 38.1 years: 37.2 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Empire was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,311 | 59.76% |
| Two or more races | 865 | 22.37% |
| Other race | 480 | 12.41% |
| Native American | 203 | 5.25% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,172 | 3.17 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Married | 569 | 3.44 | 68 | 32 |
| Female | 391 | 3.44 | 44 | 56 |
| Non Family | 113 | 1.24 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Male | 99 | 2.8 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
3.14
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
57.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 337 | 12.07% |
| Associates Degree | 137 | 4.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 236 | 8.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 1,161 | 41.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 400 | 14.33% |
| Some College | 520 | 18.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,439 | 804 | 78 |
| White | 1,244 | 1,142 | 135 |
| 2+ Races | 700 | 441 | 51 |
| Other Race | 302 | 151 | 6 |
| Native American | 127 | 127 | 22 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 17.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,510 | $26,198 | $28,036 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,781 | $48,173 | $10,000 |
| Overall | $30,261 | $29,327 | $30,522 |
| Some College | $32,049 | $24,650 | $0 |
$30,261
Average Earnings
$29,327
Average Male
$30,522
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.51% of Empire residents speak only English, while 46.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,256 | 611 | 27.08% |
| White | 1,503 | 463 | 30.81% |
| Multiple | 865 | 203 | 23.47% |
| Other | 480 | 147 | 30.63% |
| Black | 8 | 4 | 50% |
28.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.39%
Male Poverty Rate
32.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Empire is Black, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Empire is Multiple, with 23.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.09% |
| High School | 30.32% |
| Some College | 17.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 59.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 58.89% |
| Male Employed | 13.32% |
| Female Employed | 10.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,467 | $57,972 |
| Households | $48,990 | $62,181 |
| Married Families | $56,289 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,420 | $29,990 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.7%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
93
Number of Veterans
93
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 3.83% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 1.91% |
| Native American | 22 | 17.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
35.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
44.8%
Employment Rate
13.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.74%
Born in Empire
79.98%
Native Born
20.02%
Foreign Born
10.16%
Non Citizen
9.85%
Naturalized
79.98% of Empire residents were born in the United States, with 69.74% having been born in California. 10.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,649 | -38 | -1.03% |
| 2023 | 3,687 | -39 | -1.05% |
| 2022 | 3,726 | 230 | 6.58% |
| 2021 | 3,496 | 211 | 6.42% |
| 2020 | 3,285 | -766 | -18.91% |
| 2019 | 4,051 | 384 | 10.47% |
| 2018 | 3,667 | -510 | -12.21% |
| 2017 | 4,177 | -202 | -4.61% |
| 2016 | 4,379 | -296 | -6.33% |
| 2015 | 4,675 | 379 | 8.82% |
| 2014 | 4,296 | -35 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 4,331 | 331 | 8.28% |
| 2012 | 4,000 | -71 | -1.74% |
| 2011 | 4,071 | -118 | -2.82% |
| 2010 | 4,189 | 0 | 0% |