Empire Township, MN

Living in Empire Township

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 13
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Commute 39
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 32
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Public Safety 89
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 82
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Schools 71
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Residents

3k Population +762 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
83% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over1%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate25%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household83%
Householder living alone12%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$110k Median Household Income +$27k (2010–19)
99% Above Poverty
30  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K2%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office29%
Service10%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$306k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
43% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$72 (2010–19)
88% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K38%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas13%
Utility gas80%

Crime

Violent Crime in Empire Township

United States45
Minnesota28
Minneapolis Metro Area35
Dakota County19

Property Crime in Empire Township

United States48
Minnesota45
Minneapolis Metro Area52
Dakota County42

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump49%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 14 1 10
Feb 19 1 8
Mar 31 2 8
Apr 46 3 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 69 5 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 48 3 0
Nov 33 2 6
Dec 19 1 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Empire Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding30
Tornado14
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Empire Township, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Empire Township, MN

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Brightmont Academy
5 miles, NW
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First Baptist School
5 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Empire Township, MN

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Carleton College
15 miles, S
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St Olaf College
16 miles, S
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Macalester College
18 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Empire Township, MN

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Regina Hospital
12 miles, NE
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Northfield Hospital
15 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Empire Township, MN

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