Empire, CA Demographics

A map of Empire's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,668	2,541	48.6%	60.5%
White	1,514	1,393	44.2%	33.2%
Multiracial	148	106	4.3%	2.5%
Native American/Other	92	60	2.7%	1.4%
Black	7	56	0.2%	1.3%
Asian	0	46	0.0%	1.1%

Empire, California has an estimated population of 3,429, a large decrease from the 4,202 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.6% Hispanic, 44.2% White, 4.3% Multiracial, 2.7% Native American/Other, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Empire, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Empire has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Empire, that probability was 52.3% in 2020 and 56.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Empire is ranked the 754th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Empire was ranked the 701st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Empire's White Population

1,514 residents of Empire, or 44.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Empire is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Empire ranks 1143rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire's White population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of Empire's population has increased from 33.2% to 44.2%.

Empire is more White than neighboring Airport (31.7% White), Ceres (20.8% White), Bystrom (12.1% White), and Parklawn (5.8% White). Empire is less White than neighboring Hughson (47% White).

Empire's Black Population

7 residents of Empire, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Empire is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Empire ranks 607th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire's Black population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Black residents' share of Empire's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.2%.

Empire is more Black than neighboring Airport (0% Black), Bystrom (0% Black), and Parklawn (0% Black). Empire is less Black than neighboring Hughson (2.5% Black), and Ceres (1.2% Black).

Empire's Asian Population

0 residents of Empire, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Empire is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Empire ranks 1108th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Empire's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Empire is less Asian than neighboring Hughson (0.2% Asian), Airport (2% Asian), Ceres (10.4% Asian), and Bystrom (7.3% Asian).

Empire's Hispanic Population

1,668 residents of Empire, or 48.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Empire is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Empire ranks 311th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Empire's population has decreased from 60.5% to 48.6%.

Empire is more Hispanic than neighboring Hughson (46.9% Hispanic). Empire is less Hispanic than neighboring Airport (59.5% Hispanic), Ceres (65.2% Hispanic), Bystrom (78.8% Hispanic), and Parklawn (89.6% Hispanic).

Empire's Native American/Other Population

92 residents of Empire, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Empire is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Empire ranks 673rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 53.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Empire's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.7%.

Empire is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hughson (0.9% Native American/Other), Airport (0% Native American/Other), Ceres (0.6% Native American/Other), Bystrom (0% Native American/Other), and Parklawn (0.6% Native American/Other).

Empire's Multiracial Population

148 residents of Empire, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Empire is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Empire ranks 1248th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Empire's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.3%.

Empire is more Multiracial than neighboring Hughson (2.4% Multiracial), Ceres (1.8% Multiracial), Bystrom (1.8% Multiracial), and Parklawn (3.9% Multiracial). Empire is less Multiracial than neighboring Airport (6.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.