Empire Township, MN
Living in Empire Township
Bikeability15
Walkability13
Commute39
Public Transit28
Affordability32
Public Safety89
Airports54
Hospitals76
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3kPopulation+762 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
83%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate25%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone12%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$110kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
99%Above Poverty
30 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K2%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office29%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$306kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
43%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$72 (2010–19)
88%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K38%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas13%
Utility gas80%
Crime
Violent Crime in Empire Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Minneapolis Metro Area35
Dakota County19
Property Crime in Empire Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Minneapolis Metro Area52
Dakota County42
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Empire Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding30
Tornado14
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Empire Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Empire Township, MN
St Joseph Catholic School
5 miles, N
Brightmont Academy
5 miles, NW
First Baptist School
5 miles, NW
Christian Life Academy
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Empire Township, MN
Carleton College
15 miles, S
St Olaf College
16 miles, S
St Catherine University
18 miles, N
Macalester College
18 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Empire Township, MN
Fairview Ridges Hospital
10 miles, NW
Regina Hospital
12 miles, NE
Northfield Hospital
15 miles, S
Mayo Clinic Health System-Cannon Falls
16 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Empire Township, MN
Rochester International Airport
61 miles, SE
St. Cloud Regional Airport
76 miles, NW
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
80 miles, E