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Empire, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 2,797.
Population change since 2000: +6.8%
 
Males: 1,428  (51.1%)
Females: 1,369  (48.9%)
Median resident age:

46.7 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54935.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $103,331 (it was $67,330 in 2000)
Empire:

$103,331
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $50,333 (it was $27,174 in 2000)

Empire town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $351,183 (it was $160,800 in 2000)
Empire:

$351,183
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $253,446; detached houses: $264,898; townhouses or other attached units: $220,861; in 2-unit structures: $156,740; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $141,668; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $118,941; mobile homes: $48,221
March 2022 cost of living index in Empire: 92.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Empire, WI (2010)
    • 2,69696.4%White alone
    • 431.5%Hispanic
    • 180.6%Black alone
    • 160.6%Asian alone
    • 160.6%Two or more races
    • 40.1%American Indian alone
    • 20.07%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 20.07%Other race alone

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

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Ancestries: German (62.7%), Irish (14.5%), English (7.0%), Polish (5.6%), French (5.3%), United States (5.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 29.0 square miles.

Population density: 96 people per square mile   (very low).

23 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.9%
Wisconsin:

3.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Empire town:

1.5% ($2,376)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Oshkosh, WI (21.1 miles , pop. 62,916).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (52.5 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (136.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Eden, WI (2.0 miles ),
Fond du Lac, WI (2.1 miles ),
Taycheedah, WI (2.3 miles ),
St. Peter, WI (2.4 miles ),
Byron, WI (2.6 miles ),
Forest, WI (2.6 miles ),
North Fond du Lac, WI (2.7 miles ),
Mount Calvary, WI (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 43.75 N, Longitude: 88.36 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 920

Distribution of median household income in Empire, WI in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $927,500
  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $366,300
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $267,200
  • 2019: 6 buildings, average cost: $377,600
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $285,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $378,300
  • 2016: 10 buildings, average cost: $291,000
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $205,000
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $443,800
  • 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $289,200
  • 2012: 10 buildings, average cost: $353,500
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $302,500
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $279,500
  • 2009: 9 buildings, average cost: $247,200
  • 2008: 11 buildings, average cost: $288,500
  • 2007: 19 buildings, average cost: $271,400
  • 2006: 15 buildings, average cost: $276,400
  • 2005: 22 buildings, average cost: $365,900
  • 2004: 23 buildings, average cost: $219,500
  • 2003: 15 buildings, average cost: $206,700
  • 2002: 24 buildings, average cost: $193,200
  • 2001: 18 buildings, average cost: $198,100
  • 2000: 17 buildings, average cost: $221,400
  • 1999: 27 buildings, average cost: $174,400
  • 1998: 18 buildings, average cost: $155,700
  • 1997: 17 buildings, average cost: $171,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Empire, WI residents
Average permit cost in Empire, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +353 (+15.6%).
Most common industries in Empire, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.5%)
  • Educational services (11.9%)
  • Machinery (8.3%)
  • Construction (8.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.3%)
  • Machinery (8.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.0%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
  • Truck transportation (3.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.1%)
  • Educational services (18.5%)
  • Machinery (8.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.1%)
Most common occupations in Empire, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.1%)
  • Cashiers (5.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.9%)
  • Registered nurses (4.1%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (3.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.3%)

Average climate in Empire, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Empire, Wisconsin average temperatures Empire, Wisconsin average precipitation Empire, Wisconsin humidity Empire, Wisconsin wind speed Empire, Wisconsin snowfall Empire, Wisconsin sunshine Empire, Wisconsin clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 66.1. This is about average.

City:

66.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.198. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 23.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.198
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.173. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.173
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 14.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 23.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.1
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.50. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.50
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 0.0105. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0105
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Empire-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 44% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/18/1996, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 2.3 miles away from the Empire town center injured 12 people and caused $40 million in damages.

On 4/21/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.3 miles away from the town center injured 35 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Empire-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 1% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 367.4 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 160.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 341.9 miles away from the city center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 181.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 367.4 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 123.5 miles away from Empire 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 Fond du Lac County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Empire:

  • MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; FOND DU LAC, WI)
  • FOND DU LAC CNTY HLTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; FOND DU LAC, WI)
  • GRANCARE NURSING AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; FOND DU LAC, WI)
  • TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; FOND DU LAC, WI)
  • ST FRANCIS HOME (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; FOND DU LAC, WI)
  • GENERATIONS HOME HEALTHCARE INC (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; FOND DU LAC, WI)
  • HEARTLAND HHC AND HSPC (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; FOND DU LAC, WI)

Amtrak station near Empire:

  • 5 miles: FONT DU LAC (FOND DU LAC, 24 W. PIONEER RD.) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Empire:

  • Marian University (about 4 miles; Fond Du Lac, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,045)
  • Moraine Park Technical College (about 4 miles; Fond du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 3,079)
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 22 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)
  • Lakeland College (about 25 miles; Plymouth, WI; FT enrollment: 2,395)
  • Lawrence University (about 36 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 2,821)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 38 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)
  • Concordia University-Wisconsin (about 42 miles; Mequon, WI; FT enrollment: 5,253)

Points of interest:

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

Lakes: DeNeveu Lake (A), Devils Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Fond du Lac County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

82.7%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.0%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.5%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

0.5%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Empire:

Marital status in Empire, WI
  • Never married: 18.2%
  • Now married: 73.0%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 3.1%
  • Divorced: 5.5%

For population 25 years and over in Empire:

  • High school or higher: 92.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.9
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Empire, WI (based on Fond du Lac County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic29,71415
Evangelical Protestant15,45744
Mainline Protestant12,33932
Other5006
Orthodox2201
None43,403-
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: 12
This county:

1.21 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 46
Fond du Lac County:

4.64 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 73
Fond du Lac County:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Fond du Lac County:

7.5%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.4%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Fond du Lac County:

8.9%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Empire:

  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFIZ (1450 AM; 1 kW; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: RBH ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WRPN (1600 AM; 5 kW; RIPON, WI)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WHBL (1330 AM; 5 kW; SHEBOYGAN, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WCUB (980 AM; 5 kW; TWO RIVERS, WI; Owner: CUB RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Empire:

  • W236AG (95.1 FM; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: FAMILY EDUCATION BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KFIZ-FM (107.1 FM; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: RBH ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WSTM (91.3 FM; KIEL, WI; Owner: JUBILATION MINISTRIES INC)
  • WFDL-FM (97.7 FM; LOMIRA, WI; Owner: RADIO PLUS OF FOND DU LAC, INC.)
  • WAPL-FM (105.7 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBWI-FM (92.5 FM; WEST BEND, WI; Owner: WEST BEND BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WXER (104.5 FM; PLYMOUTH, WI; Owner: RBH ENTERPRISES, INC. D/B/A YELLOW DOG BROADCASTING)
  • WTCX (96.1 FM; RIPON, WI; Owner: RADIO B/C LTD PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPKR (99.5 FM; OMRO, WI; Owner: MIDWEST DIMENSIONS, INC.)
  • WVBO (103.9 FM; WINNECONNE, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WROE (94.3 FM; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMDC (98.7 FM; MAYVILLE, WI; Owner: RADIO PLUS, INC.)
  • WWWX (96.9 FM; OSHKOSH, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • W269AZ (101.7 FM; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: EVANGEL MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Empire:

  • WMMF-TV (Channel 68; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF WISCONSIN, A CALIFORNIA LTD PARTNRSHP)
  • WWRS-TV (Channel 52; MAYVILLE, WI; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • WLUK-TV (Channel 11; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WFRV-TV (Channel 5; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WITI (Channel 6; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WITI LICENSE,INC.)
  • W23BL (Channel 23; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 4.2mTotal length
  • $1,135,000Total costs
  • 15,700Total average daily traffic
  • 276Total average daily truck traffic
  • 17,269Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Empire Bar Cty H (Lat: 43.732500 Lon: -88.349278), Call Sign: KNEN231, Licensee ID: L00113405,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.940 MHz, Grant Date: 12/18/2012, Expiration Date: 01/12/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/18/2023, Registrant: Empire, Town Of, W3675 4th St Rd, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937, Phone: (920) 923-5551, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Empire, WI
  • 43.2%Utility gas
  • 24.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.8%Electricity
  • 3.3%Wood
  • 0.6%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Empire, WI
  • 72.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 27.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Empire compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
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