Empire, Michigan

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Population in 2021: 351 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.1%
 
Males: 169  (48.2%)
Females: 182  (51.8%)
Median resident age:

60.3 years
Michigan median age:

40.2 years

Zip codes: 49630.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $61,066 (it was $39,722 in 2000)
Empire:

$61,066
MI:

$63,498

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $38,731 (it was $27,850 in 2000)

Empire village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $325,663 (it was $129,300 in 2000)
Empire:

$325,663
MI:

$199,100

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $445,943; detached houses: $455,934; in 2-unit structures: $281,135

Median gross rent in 2021: $353.

March 2022 cost of living index in Empire: 82.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 14.9%
(8.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 50.0% for American Indian residents, 95.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Empire, MI (2021)
    • 32690.3%White alone
    • 215.8%Hispanic
    • 30.8%Black alone
    • 20.6%Asian alone
    • 10.3%American Indian alone
    • 10.3%Two or more races

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



According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Empire, Michigan as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Empire is 363 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: English (17.5%), Dutch (11.1%), American (9.5%), German (7.1%), Swedish (5.6%), Russian (4.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 619 feet

Land area: 1.15 square miles.

Population density: 305 people per square mile   (very low).

Empire, Michigan map

4 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.1%
Michigan:

6.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $2,608 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $2,702 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Green Bay, WI (98.4 miles , pop. 102,313).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (154.0 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (221.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Glen Arbor, MI (2.6 miles ),
Honor, MI (3.2 miles ),
Maple City, MI (3.2 miles ),
Crystal Downs Country Club, MI (3.4 miles),
Lake Ann, MI (3.5 miles ),
Beulah, MI (3.5 miles ),
Cedar, MI (3.6 miles),
Hardwood Acres, MI (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 44.81 N, Longitude: 86.06 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 231

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

5.3%
Michigan:

4.1%
Population change in the 1990s: +16 (+4.4%).
Most common industries in Empire, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (14.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.9%)
  • Health care (10.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.2%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (23.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (16.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.7%)
  • Educational services (9.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Empire, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.8%)
  • Carpenters (7.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Cashiers (3.6%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (13.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.7%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Cashiers (4.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Registered nurses (6.2%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (6.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)

Average climate in Empire, Michigan

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Empire, Michigan average temperatures Empire, Michigan average precipitation Empire, Michigan humidity Empire, Michigan wind speed Empire, Michigan snowfall Empire, Michigan sunshine Empire, Michigan clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Empire-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.0 miles away from the Empire village center killed 2 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/26/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.6 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Empire-area historical earthquake activity is near Michigan state average. It is 88% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 180.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 331.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 366.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 307.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 272.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/1994 at 21:23:06, a magnitude 3.5 (3.4 LG, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 157.0 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 Leelanau County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Empire topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Empire:

  • MAPLE VALLEY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MAPLE CITY, MI)
  • MAPLES BENZIE CO MEDICAL CARE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; FRANKFORT, MI)
  • PAUL OLIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LTCU (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; FRANKFORT, MI)

Airports located in Empire:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Empire:

  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 24 miles; Traverse City, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,276)
  • Ferris State University (about 83 miles; Big Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,238)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 87 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (about 94 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 5,415)
  • Saint Norbert College (about 103 miles; De Pere, WI; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (about 103 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 6,069)
  • Central Michigan University (about 106 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)

Library in Empire:

  • GLEN LAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $196,502; Location: 10115 WEST FRONT STREET; 18,000 books; 1,380 audio materials; 3,500 video materials; 45 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Empire: Empire Area Museum (A), Empire Volunteer Fire Department (B), Glen Lake Community Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Empire include: Empire United Methodist Church (A), Saint Philip Neri Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Empire Catholic Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: South Bar Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Empire include: Village Park (1), James R Johnson Park (2), North Empire Park (3), Empire Lumber County Historical Marker (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Liz Moeggenberg - Basketball player.

Leelanau County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Empire and their reported violations in the past:

EMPIRE, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 378, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUL-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (JUL-11-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-16-2008), St Compliance achieved (JUL-16-2008), St Public Notif received (AUG-13-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-06-2007), St Boil Water Order (NOV-06-2007), St Compliance achieved (NOV-11-2007), St Public Notif received (NOV-13-2007), St Compliance achieved (NOV-11-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 42 regular monitoring violations
SLBE GLEN HAVEN STORE DH17P (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
SLBE STOCKING PICNIC MTN DH13P (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
MAPLE LANE RESORT (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-07-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-08-2013), St Public Notif received (OCT-10-2013), St Tech Assistance Visit (OCT-22-2013), St Unresolved (JAN-06-2014), St Compliance achieved (JAN-27-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-12-2006), St Public Notif requested (JAN-12-2006), St Tech Assistance Visit (FEB-28-2006), St Unresolved (3 times from APR-01-2006 to DEC-29-2006), St Compliance achieved (JUN-26-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Empire that have no violations reported:

  • SLBE PLATTE RIVER CG PR1P (Population served: 500, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • INDIGO BLUFFS WEST CAMPGROUND (Population served: 384, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SLBE DH DAY CAMPGROUND DH1P (Population served: 300, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SLBE COAST GUARD STATION DH16P (Population served: 200, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SCENIC DRIVE KIOSK (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SLBE PLATTE BAY PR14P (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • LOON'S POINT CAMPGROUND (Population served: 98, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SLBE - LOON LAKE BOAT LAUNCH (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SLBE VILLAGE UTILITIES SM13P & SM14P (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SLBE VILLAGE UTILITIES NM1P (Population served: 40, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

1.8 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

48.8%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

3.3%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Empire (2011 data):

  • State Savings Bank, Frankfort, Mich.: Empire Branch at 11470 South Leelanau Highway, branch established on 2001/12/17. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $83.3 mil, Deposits: $69.0 mil, headquarters in Frankfort, MI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Central-State Bancorp, Inc.
  • The Huntington National Bank: Empire Branch at 10210 Front Street, branch established on 1961/06/28. Info updated 2012/04/02: Bank assets: $54,183.4 mil, Deposits: $44,300.3 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 878 total offices, Holding Company: Huntington Bancshares Incorporated

For population 15 years and over in Empire:

Marital status in Empire, MI
  • Never married: 27.7%
  • Now married: 53.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 10.8%

For population 25 years and over in Empire:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 41.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 23.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Michigan average:

10.8

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Empire
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Empire, MI (based on Leelanau County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5,8618
Mainline Protestant2,35511
Evangelical Protestant8647
Other72
None12,621-
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: 13
This county:

5.96 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
This county:

2.75 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Leelanau County:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 39
Leelanau County:

17.87 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Leelanau County:

10.5%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.5%
Michigan:

29.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Leelanau County:

21.2%
Michigan:

13.4%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 0$0 2$1,991
Financial Administration 0$0 2$1,227
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$2,437
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$749
Other Government Administration 0$0 15$5,556
Parks and Recreation 0$0 2$1,785
Totals for Government 0$0 25$13,745

Empire government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General Public Buildings: $91,000 ($259.26)
    Central Staff Services: $86,000 ($245.01)
    Parks and Recreation: $82,000 ($233.62)
    Sewerage: $57,000 ($162.39)
    Regular Highways: $51,000 ($145.30)
    General - Other: $24,000 ($68.38)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($17.09)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($8.55)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $22,000 ($62.68)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $56,000 ($159.54)
    General - Other: $49,000 ($139.60)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($5.70)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $167,000 ($475.78)

Empire government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Parking Facilities: $35,000 ($99.72)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $21,000 ($59.83)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $16,000 ($45.58)
    General Revenue - Other: $15,000 ($42.74)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.85)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $163,000 ($464.39)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $65,000 ($185.19)
    General Local Government Support: $29,000 ($82.62)
    Other: $2,000 ($5.70)
  • Tax - Property: $297,000 ($846.15)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($2.85)

Empire government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $535,000 ($1524.22)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $528,000 ($1504.27)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,000 ($19.94)

Empire government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $969,000 ($2760.68)

Strongest AM radio stations in Empire:

  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJML (1110 AM; 10 kW; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • WDBC (680 AM; 10 kW; ESCANABA, MI; Owner: KMB BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WMKT (1270 AM; 5 kW; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKJF (1370 AM; 5 kW; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Empire:

  • WGFN (98.1 FM; GLEN ARBOR, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WJZJ (95.5 FM; GLEN ARBOR, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WFCX (94.3 FM; LELAND, MI; Owner: NORTHERN MICHIGAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WICA (91.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WLDR-FM (101.9 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WNMC-FM (90.7 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE)
  • W201CM (88.1 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WTCM-FM (103.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WLJN-FM (89.9 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: GOOD NEWS MEDIA, INC.)
  • WCCW-FM (107.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WBNZ (99.3 FM; FRANKFORT, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKVK (100.7 FM; HONOR, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WIAA (88.7 FM; INTERLOCHEN, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WOUF (92.1 FM; BEULAH, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Empire:

  • W68DD (Channel 68; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W62CQ (Channel 62; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W36BZ (Channel 36; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W25CU (Channel 25; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: EDWARD J. HESS AND/OR MADGE E. HESS)
  • WPBN-TV (Channel 7; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WPBN/WTOM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • W56DF (Channel 56; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W15BM (Channel 15; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W34CE (Channel 34; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W48CC (Channel 48; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W52CP (Channel 52; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W58CN (Channel 58; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W66CX (Channel 66; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WGTU (Channel 29; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: SCANLAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCMV (Channel 27; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • W54CR (Channel 54; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)

Empire fatal accident list:

Aug 13, 2015 04:57 PM, Sr-22, Lat: 44.793117, Lon: -86.049881, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 26, 1987 10:22 PM, Lacore, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 1.0mTotal length
  • 400Total average daily traffic
  • 16Total average daily truck traffic
  • 480Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

56 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Empire)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 12425 Wilco Rd Empire Afb (Lat: 44.820000 Lon: -86.053139), Call Sign: KJI902, Licensee ID: L00001365,
    Assigned Frequencies: 42.4800 MHz, 42.5800 MHz, Grant Date: 12/09/1997, Expiration Date: 02/12/2003, Cancellation Date: 08/23/2002, Registrant: State Of Michigan, 714 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823
  • 11530 S Lacore (Lat: 44.814167 Lon: -86.058417), Type: Tower, Structure height: 15 m, Call Sign: WPCD908,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.890 MHz, 154.250 MHz, Grant Date: 04/03/2014, Expiration Date: 06/30/2024, Certifier: Richard Catton, Registrant: Radio North, 2682 Garfield Rd N Suite 22, Traverse City, MI 49686, Phone: (231) 929-2934, Fax: (616) 929-4580, Email:
  • 11217 Benzonia (Lat: 44.821111 Lon: -85.996472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 123 m, Call Sign: WPRH359,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.965 MHz, Grant Date: 09/16/2005, Expiration Date: 09/21/2015, Cancellation Date: 11/21/2015, Certifier: Kathy Fordyce, Registrant: Radio North, 2682 Garfield Rd North Suite 22, Traverse City, MI 49686, Phone: (231) 326-5250, Fax: (231) 929-4580
  • Cherry Farm Fredrickson Road (Lat: 44.809167 Lon: -86.025556), Type: Upole, Structure height: 10 m, Overall height: 13 m, Call Sign: WQJH905,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1.61000 MHz, Grant Date: 09/16/2008, Expiration Date: 09/16/2018, Cancellation Date: 11/17/2018, Certifier: Robert A Kuras, Registrant: Information Station Specialists, Zeelandq, MI 49464, Phone: (616) 772-2300, Email:
  • Lat: 44.808444 Lon: -85.992667, Call Sign: WQKL500,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.750 MHz, 160.080 MHz, 160.125 MHz, Grant Date: 07/06/2009, Expiration Date: 07/06/2019, Cancellation Date: 09/07/2019, Certifier: James R Teppo, Registrant: Tele-Rad, Inc., 511 East 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423, Phone: (231) 590-6338, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • 7103 EMPIRE, Empire Lookout (Lat: 44.820556 Lon: -85.990556), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 62.5 m, Overall height: 71.6 m, Call Sign: WPQL924,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6645.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/24/2020, Expiration Date: 06/02/2030, Certifier: Harry Warner, Registrant: State Of Michigan, 7150 Harris Drive, Dimondale, MI 48821, Phone: (517) 333-5050, Email:
  • QJA, Wilco Rd, 0.68 Mi Se Of (Lat: 44.801889 Lon: -86.051611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 22.9 m, Call Sign: WQFE358,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10621.2 MHz, Grant Date: 06/26/2006, Expiration Date: 06/26/2016, Cancellation Date: 05/20/2016, Certifier: Mike Mead, Registrant: Harris Corporation - Microwave Communications Division, 637 Davis Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560, Phone: (919) 767-3250, Fax: (919) 767-3231, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Empire)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-23-250 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6169Y, N6169Y, N-6169Y, Serial Number: 27-3317, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 06/08/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 07/11/2013
    Registrant (Corporation): Wiesen Enterprises Ltd, 15179 Pettingill Rd, Empire, MI 49630
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/20/1981, Exported to: Australia
  • Aircraft: DESTINY POWERED PARACHUTES LLC DESTINY 2000 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 2 Cycle
    N-Number: 7082W, N7082W, N-7082W, Serial Number: 1C0268, Certificate Issue Date: 06/08/2007
    Registrant (Individual): David A Kaminsky, 7340 W Empire Hwy, Empire, MI 49630
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/16/2004, Exported to: Australia

Most common first names in Empire, MI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
George1378.8 years
John1178.0 years
William1077.3 years
Mary882.1 years
Charles776.4 years
James770.4 years
Donald661.4 years
Frank676.5 years
Richard674.7 years
Robert670.8 years
Most common last names in Empire, MI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller1078.1 years
Johnson677.7 years
Deering581.6 years
Grattopp482.0 years
Aylsworth476.7 years
Barber482.8 years
Harriger482.5 years
Mead476.5 years
Zeigler468.0 years
Heidel364.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Empire, MI
  • 84.8%Utility gas
  • 8.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.0%Electricity
  • 2.4%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Empire, MI
  • 47.7%Electricity
  • 31.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.5%Utility gas


Empire compared to Michigan state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There are 5 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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  • Christopher T. Martin (13)
  • Gregory F. Halik (3)
  • Lance Roman (2)

Total of 18 patent applications in 2008-2024.