Empire, Louisiana

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Population in 2010: 993.
Population change since 2000: -55.1%
Males: 528  (53.2%)
Females: 465  (46.8%)
Median resident age:

49.4 years
Louisiana median age:

38.0 years

Zip codes: 70050, 70083.

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Estimated median household income in 2021: $28,885 (it was $27,208 in 2000)
Empire:

$28,885
LA:

$52,087

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $22,216 (it was $12,960 in 2000)

Empire CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $80,887 (it was $40,900 in 2000)
Empire:

$80,887
LA:

$192,800

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $102,150; detached houses: $125,302; mobile homes: $104,305

Median gross rent in 2021: $904.

March 2022 cost of living index in Empire: 94.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 32.6%
(34.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 54.2% for Black residents, 58.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 13.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Empire, LA (2021)
    • 38340.4%White alone
    • 24525.9%Black alone
    • 17718.7%Asian alone
    • 10210.8%Two or more races
    • 343.6%Hispanic
    • 333.5%Other race alone

Races in Empire detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Empire, Louisiana as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Empire is 933 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: American (13.8%), French (12.0%), Croatian (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 4 feet

Land area: 5.32 square miles.

Population density: 187 people per square mile   (very low).

Empire, Louisiana map

76 residents are foreign born (4.3% Asia, 3.5% Latin America).

This place:

8.0%
Louisiana:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $932 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $272 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: New Orleans, LA (48.1 miles , pop. 484,674).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (348.2 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Buras, LA (2.5 miles ),
Buras-Triumph, LA (2.6 miles ),
Triumph, LA (3.0 miles ),
Port Sulphur, LA (3.0 miles ),
Boothville, LA (3.5 miles ),
Boothville-Venice, LA (3.8 miles ),
Pointe a la Hache, LA (4.1 miles),
Venice, LA (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 29.40 N, Longitude: 89.61 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 985

Distribution of median household income in Empire, LA in 2021
Distribution of house value in Empire, LA in 2021
Empire satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.9%
Louisiana:

3.3%
Most common industries in Empire, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.8%)
  • Educational services (14.7%)
  • Construction (8.7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (8.4%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (29.3%)
  • Construction (11.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (8.3%)
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Public administration (7.3%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (3.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (25.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.9%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (8.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.1%)
  • Construction (3.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Empire, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (15.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (3.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.3%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (3.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (24.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.3%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)
  • Extraction workers (3.4%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (3.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.6%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.1%)
  • Art and design workers (5.1%)

Average climate in Empire, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Empire, Louisiana environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

Empire-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Louisiana state average. It is 47% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 47.9 miles away from the Empire place center killed 22 people and injured 165 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/1/1965, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 5.8 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Empire-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 63% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/10/2006 at 14:56:08, a magnitude 5.9 (5.9 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 283.9 miles away from the city center
On 5/6/2018 at 16:47:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 119.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 183.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/30/1994 at 01:08:24, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 108.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/27/1992 at 17:02:34, a magnitude 3.8 (3.6 MB, 3.8 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 110.6 miles away from Empire center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 310.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Plaquemines Parish (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 19, Tropical Storms: 6, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Empire topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Empire:

  • Loyola University New Orleans (about 49 miles; New Orleans, LA; Full-time enrollment: 3,912)
  • Tulane University of Louisiana (about 49 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 11,089)
  • Xavier University of Louisiana (about 50 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 2,492)
  • Delgado Community College (about 51 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 12,843)
  • University of New Orleans (about 52 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 8,201)
  • Nicholls State University (about 77 miles; Thibodaux, LA; FT enrollment: 5,997)
  • Southeastern Louisiana University (about 93 miles; Hammond, LA; FT enrollment: 12,713)

Points of interest:

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Churches in Empire include: Apostolic Church (A), Second Mount Zion Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Nairn Cemetery (1), Cannon Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Plaquemines Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

65.7%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.7%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Empire:

Marital status in Empire, LA
  • Never married: 36.2%
  • Now married: 37.3%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 17.8%

For population 25 years and over in Empire:

  • High school or higher: 67.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 11.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

18.6
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Empire, LA (based on Plaquemines Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic8,7909
Evangelical Protestant3,85917
Mainline Protestant4092
Other19-
None9,965-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs 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
Here:

1.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Plaquemines Parish:

5.09 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
This county:

5.56 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

11.3%
State:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.9%
Louisiana:

29.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Empire:

46.1%
Louisiana:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Empire:

40.2%
Louisiana:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.5
Louisiana:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

22.3%
State:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.8%
Louisiana:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Empire:

6.7
Louisiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Empire:

34.1%
Louisiana:

34.5%

General health condition:
This city:

51.5%
Louisiana:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Empire:

78.5%
State:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Empire, LA Residents

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)
Empire fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Empire fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 436ft / 133mTotal length
  • 9,495Total average daily traffic
  • 1,079Total average daily truck traffic
  • 16,141Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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  • 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: 03/18/2014, Expiration Date: 05/23/2024, Registrant: State Of Louisiana, 7686 Tom Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, Phone: (225) 935-0155, Fax: (225) 935-0250, Email:
  • 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, 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, 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, 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: 156.500 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.450 MHz, Grant Date: 03/07/2014, Expiration Date: 03/22/2024, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, 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: 03/18/2014, Expiration Date: 06/02/2024, Registrant: St Of La Dotd, 7686 Tom Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, Phone: (225) 935-0291, Fax: (225) 935-0263, Email:

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 16WM, N16WM, N-16WM, Serial Number: 17274202, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 09/12/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 01/31/1992
    Registrant (Corporation): Westbank Corporation, Po Box 128, Empire, LA 70050

Most common first names in Empire, LA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John778.5 years
Mary782.0 years
Henry671.0 years
William672.9 years
Joseph564.0 years
Albert474.7 years
Lionel452.2 years
Paul469.0 years
Willie467.5 years
Robert469.0 years
Most common last names in Empire, LA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Jones1465.5 years
Bowers1378.5 years
Buras1171.5 years
Riley1071.3 years
Johnson873.9 years
Frelich773.0 years
Williams769.2 years
Ancar679.5 years
Rogers665.4 years
Becnel478.3 years


Empire compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Empire on our top lists:

  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Europe, n.e.c. (population 500+)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Cambodia (population 500+)"
  • #54 on the list of "Top 100 cities with declining populations from 2000 to 2014"
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