Empire, LA

Living in Empire

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 44
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 47
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Schools 91
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Residents

1.2k Population +551 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -10 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated -8% (2010–19)
73% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian15%
Black20%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial14%

Education

Less than high school41%
High school graduate27%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree1%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$21k Median Household Income -$27k (2010–19)
54% Above Poverty -46% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K55%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K2%
$150K to $199K2%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector63%
Self-employed13%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office9%
Service24%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$74k Median Home Value -$14k (2010–19)
90% Built 2000 or Later
$832 Median Monthly Rent +$295 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached14%
Mobile home85%
Boat, RV, etc2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200986%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 1989<1%
Built 1970 to 19791%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1940 to 19491%

Home Value

Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K4%
$1.5M to $1.99M4%

House Heating Type

Electricity99%
LP gas1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Empire

United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Plaquemines Parish21

Property Crime in Empire

United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Plaquemines Parish15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 5 0
Feb 56 5 0
Mar 62 5 0
Apr 68 4 0
May 76 4 0
Jun 81 7 0
Jul 83 7 0
Aug 83 7 0
Sep 80 6 0
Oct 72 4 0
Nov 63 4 0
Dec 56 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Empire

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding32
Tornado31
Coastal Flooding16
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Empire, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Empire, LA

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Lynn Oaks School
33 miles, NW
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Arden Cahill Academy
38 miles, NW
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Muslim Academy
39 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Empire, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Empire, LA

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Airports

Airports near Empire, LA

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Mobile Regional Airport
119 miles, NE