Empire, LA
Living in Empire
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute31
Public Transit1
Affordability99
Public Safety82
Airports44
Hospitals28
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+551 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-10 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated-8% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian15%
Black20%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial14%
Education
Less than high school41%
High school graduate27%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$21kMedian Household Income-$27k (2010–19)
54%Above Poverty-46% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K55%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K2%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector63%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office9%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$74kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
90%Built 2000 or Later
$832Median Monthly Rent+$295 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached14%
Mobile home85%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200986%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 1989<1%
Built 1970 to 19791%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Home Value
Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K4%
$1.5M to $1.99M4%
House Heating Type
Electricity99%
LP gas1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Empire
United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Plaquemines Parish21
Property Crime in Empire
United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Plaquemines Parish15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 56 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Empire
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding32
Tornado31
Coastal Flooding16
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Empire, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Empire, LA
Lynn Oaks School
33 miles, NW
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
36 miles, NW
Arden Cahill Academy
38 miles, NW
Muslim Academy
39 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Empire, LA
University of Holy Cross
40 miles, NW
Loyola University New Orleans
46 miles, NW
Tulane University of Louisiana
46 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Empire, LA
Seaside Behavioral Center
39 miles, NW
Lady of the Sea General Hospital
42 miles, W
St Bernard Parish Hospital
42 miles, NW
West Jefferson Medical Center
42 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Empire, LA
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
74 miles, NE
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
119 miles, NW
Mobile Regional Airport
119 miles, NE