Plaquemines Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 6.0%
(0.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 20.9% for American Indian residents)
Average household size:
| This place: |  2.5 people | | Louisiana: |  2.5 people |
| This place: | 65.7% | | Whole state: | 69.7% |
| This place: | 7.8% | | Whole state: | 5.0% |
- Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
- Gay men: 0.6% of all households
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Empire, LA
Empire compared to Louisiana state average:
- Median household income below state average.
- Median house value below state average.
- Unemployed percentage above state average.
- Black race population percentage below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
- Renting percentage below state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
- Electricity (51%)
- Utility gas (38%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (9%)
- Other fuel (1%)
- Solar energy (1%)
Religion statistics for Empire (based on Plaquemines Parish data)
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 56.31%
| Here | | 56.3% |
| USA | | 50.2% |
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
| Name | Catholic Church | Southern Baptist Convention | United Methodist Church | Assemblies of God | Other |
|---|
| Adherents | 80.2% | 14.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
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| Congregations | 36.0% | 20.0% | 12.0% | 8.0% | 24.0% |
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Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.
Food Environment Statistics:Number of grocery stores: 4 | Here: | 1.85 / 10,000 pop. | | Louisiana: | 2.56 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3 | Plaquemines Parish: | 1.39 / 10,000 pop. | | Louisiana: | 1.29 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11 | This county: | 5.09 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 4.49 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 12 | Plaquemines Parish: | 5.56 / 10,000 pop. | | Louisiana: | 5.92 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate: | Plaquemines Parish: | 11.3% | | State: | 10.9% |
12.72% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,434 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 12.72% | | Louisiana average: | 8.89% |
0.20% of residents moved from foreign countries ($589 average AGI)| Plaquemines Parish: | 0.20% | | Louisiana average: | 0.11% |
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
31.96% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,191 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 31.96% | | Louisiana average: | 13.45% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
Strongest AM radio stations in Empire:
- WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
- WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
- KAGY (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PORT SULPHUR, LA; Owner: SPOTLIGHT BROADCASTING OF NEW ORLEANS, LLC)
- WTIX (690 AM; 10 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: WTIX, INC.)
- WYLD (940 AM; 10 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
- WODT (1280 AM; 5 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
- KLEB (1600 AM; 5 kW; GOLDEN MEADOW, LA; Owner: COASTAL BROADCASTING OF LAROSE, INC.)
- WSMB (1350 AM; 5 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
- WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
- WFNO (830 AM; 5 kW; NORCO, LA; Owner: WFNO, L.L.C.)
- WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Empire:
- KNOU (104.5 FM; EMPIRE, LA; Owner: ON TOP COMMUNICATIONS OF LOUISIANA, LLC)
- KKND (106.7 FM; PORT SULPHUR, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KMRL (91.9 FM; BURAS, LA; Owner: WHITE DOVE FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
- WYLD-FM (98.5 FM; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WLMG (101.9 FM; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
- WEZB (97.1 FM; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
- WTKL (95.7 FM; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
TV broadcast stations around Empire:
- WWL-TV (Channel 4; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: WWL-TV, INC.)
- WYES-TV (Channel 12; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: GREATER NEW ORLEANS ED TV FOUNDATION)
- WBXN-CA (Channel 10; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
- WVUE (Channel 8; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: EMMIS TELEIVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)
Empire, Louisiana:
- Fatal accident count: 11
- Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 15
- Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 2
- Fatalities: 12
- Persons involved in fatal accidents: 24
- Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Louisiana average:
- Fatal accident count: 116
- Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 172
- Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 33
- Fatalities: 126
- Persons involved in fatal accidents: 303
- Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 20
See more detailed statistics of Empire fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 5 - Empire Lock At Doullut Canal (Lat: 29.389944 Lon: -89.596444), Call Sign: WZY367, Licensee ID: L00009917
Assigned Frequencies: 47.3200 MHz, 47.3800 MHz, 47.4000 MHz
Grant Date: 03/03/2004, Expiration Date: 05/23/2014
Registrant: State Of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA 70895 - W Delta 24 Fac 4 14.2 Mi Sse (Lat: 29.193278 Lon: -89.520611), Call Sign: KEY434, Licensee ID: L00008706
Assigned Frequencies: 451.700 MHz
Grant Date: 06/09/2000, Expiration Date: 06/06/2005, Cancellation Date: 09/04/2002
Registrant: Chevron Usa Inc, 1001 G St Nw Ste 500 W, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (713) 561-3640 - W Delta P/L Terminal 12 Mi Sw (Lat: 29.268278 Lon: -89.598111), Call Sign: KNJR413, Licensee ID: L00008706
Assigned Frequencies: 490.575 MHz
Grant Date: 09/16/1998, Expiration Date: 09/16/2003, Cancellation Date: 05/27/2003
Registrant: Chevron Usa Inc, 1001 G St Nw Ste 500 W, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (415) 842-5065 - West Delta Pipe Line Terminal 12 Mi S (Lat: 29.268278 Lon: -89.598111), Call Sign: KPD65, Licensee ID: L00008706
Assigned Frequencies: 456.750 MHz
Grant Date: 09/16/1998, Expiration Date: 09/16/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/05/2002
Registrant: Chevron Usa Inc, 1001 G St Nw Ste 500 W, Washington, DC 20001 - 7 Mi S (Lat: 29.376056 Lon: -89.584500), Call Sign: KBK311
Assigned Frequencies: 153.140 MHz
Grant Date: 12/09/1995, Expiration Date: 01/15/2001, Cancellation Date: 03/18/2001
Registrant: Empire Menhaden Company Inc, Box 98, Empire, LA 70050, Phone: (504) 893-9700
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 4 - STATION, On W Bank Of Bayou Long 5.8 Mi S Of (Lat: 29.302972 Lon: -89.603944), Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WNEO214
Assigned Frequencies: 2190.40 MHz
Grant Date: 04/19/1991, Expiration Date: 04/19/1996
Registrant: Phone: (202) 659-0830 - STATION, In The Village Of (Lat: 29.386306 Lon: -89.595333), Overall height: 47.5 m, Call Sign: WNTS242
Assigned Frequencies: 2137.20 MHz
Grant Date: 08/25/1993, Expiration Date: 08/25/1998, Cancellation Date: 08/11/1998
Registrant: Phone: (318) 269-4200 - EMPIRE TERMINAL, Off Louisiana Hwy23 In Empire (Lat: 29.375528 Lon: -89.549778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 16.8 m, Call Sign: WPQX468
Assigned Frequencies: 17920.0 MHz
Grant Date: 11/06/2000, Expiration Date: 11/06/2010, Cancellation Date: 03/07/2007, Certifier: Stanley C Thompson
Registrant: Bellsouth Telecommunications, Inc., 22j64 Bsc 675 West Peachtree St, Ne, Atlanta, GA 30375, Phone: (404) 927-2692, Fax: (404) 522-7665, Email:
- STATION, In The Village Of (Lat: 29.386306 Lon: -89.595333), Structure height: 47.5 m, Call Sign: KFU89
Assigned Frequencies: 2146.00 MHz, 2142.00 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, 6765.00 MHz
Grant Date: 10/15/1998, Expiration Date: 10/15/2008, Cancellation Date: 10/12/2000
Registrant: Phone: (510) 842-5071
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 3 - 34115 Highway 11 South (Lat: 29.375333 Lon: -89.549722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: KDO761
Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.500 MHz, 156.800 MHz
Grant Date: 01/07/2004, Expiration Date: 03/22/2014
Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:
- 2nd House On Left On Olivia Ln (Lat: 29.390778 Lon: -89.599222), Type: Tower, Call Sign: KZP880, Licensee ID: L00008372
Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.975 MHz
Grant Date: 02/03/2000, Expiration Date: 02/16/2005, Cancellation Date: 04/23/2005
Registrant: Lawrence Stipelcovich, Empire, LA 70050 - Empire Lock (Lat: 29.389944 Lon: -89.596444), Type: Building, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: KZV771, Licensee ID: L00009917
Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.650 MHz, 156.800 MHz
Grant Date: 04/21/2004, Expiration Date: 06/02/2014
Registrant: St Of La Dotd, 7686 Tom Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, Phone: (225) 935-0291, Fax: (225) 935-0263, Email:
FAA Registered Aircraft: 7 - Aircraft: CESSNA 172P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 16WM , Serial Number: 17274202, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 09/12/1980
Registrant (Corporation): Westbank Corporation, Po Box 128, Empire, LA 70050 - Aircraft: CESSNA 182S (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 2366M , Serial Number: 18280447, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 01/26/1999
Registrant (Corporation): Westbank Corp, Po Box 128, Empire, LA 70050 - Aircraft: CESSNA 182S (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 2382H , Serial Number: 18280473, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 04/27/1999
Registrant (Corporation): Westbank Corp, Po Box 128, Empire, LA 70050 - Aircraft: CESSNA 182T (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
N-Number: 2474N , Serial Number: 18280980
Registrant (Corporation): Westbank Corp, Po Box 128, Empire, LA 70050
Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/28/1991, Exported to: England - Aircraft: CESSNA R182 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 111 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 5462T , Serial Number: R18201874, Year manufactured: 1982, Airworthiness Date: 02/22/1982
Registrant (Corporation): Westbank Corp, Po Box 128, Empire, LA 70050 - Aircraft: CESSNA 172P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 64964 , Serial Number: 17275660, Year manufactured: 1982, Airworthiness Date: 03/03/1982
Registrant (Corporation): Westbank Corporation, Po Box 128, Empire, LA 70050 - Aircraft: CESSNA 172S (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-360 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 868SP , Serial Number: 172S8128, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 03/22/1999
Registrant (Corporation): Westbank Corp, Po Box 128, Empire, LA 70050
| Most common first names in Empire, LA among deceased individuals |
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|
| John | 7 | 78.5 years |
| Mary | 7 | 82.0 years |
| Henry | 6 | 71.0 years |
| William | 6 | 72.9 years |
| Joseph | 5 | 64.0 years |
| Albert | 4 | 74.7 years |
| Lionel | 4 | 52.2 years |
| Paul | 4 | 69.0 years |
| Willie | 4 | 67.5 years |
| Robert | 4 | 69.0 years |
| Most common last names in Empire, LA among deceased individuals |
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|
| Jones | 14 | 65.5 years |
| Bowers | 13 | 78.5 years |
| Buras | 11 | 71.5 years |
| Riley | 10 | 71.3 years |
| Johnson | 8 | 73.9 years |
| Frelich | 7 | 73.0 years |
| Williams | 7 | 69.2 years |
| Ancar | 6 | 79.5 years |
| Rogers | 6 | 65.4 years |
| Becnel | 4 | 78.3 years |
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