Empire City, OK Demographics

A map of Empire City's Population by Race

Empire City, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 794, a large increase from the 703 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.5% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 3.1% Native American/Other, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.4% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Empire City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Empire City has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Empire City, that probability was 29.8% in 2020 and 19.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Empire City is ranked the 282nd most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 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 City was ranked the 298th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Empire City's White Population

711 residents of Empire City, or 89.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Empire City is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Empire City ranks 84th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire City's White population has grown by an estimated 21.5%. White residents' share of Empire City's population has increased from 83.2% to 89.5%.

Empire City is more White than neighboring Sunray (79.4% White), Central High (83.7% White), Duncan (73.9% White), Comanche (86.3% White), and Marlow (79.8% White).

Empire City's Black Population

3 residents of Empire City, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Empire City is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Empire City ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire City's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Black residents' share of Empire City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Empire City is more Black than neighboring Sunray (0% Black), Central High (0% Black), Comanche (0% Black), and Marlow (0.2% Black). Empire City is less Black than neighboring Duncan (2.1% Black).

Empire City's Asian Population

0 residents of Empire City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Empire City is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Empire City ranks 397th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Empire City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Empire City is less Asian than neighboring Central High (0.1% Asian), Duncan (0.6% Asian), and Comanche (0.3% Asian).

Empire City's Hispanic Population

17 residents of Empire City, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Empire City is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Empire City ranks 366th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 56.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Empire City's population has decreased from 5.5% to 2.1%.

Empire City is less Hispanic than neighboring Sunray (4.6% Hispanic), Central High (5.6% Hispanic), Duncan (11.7% Hispanic), Comanche (6.3% Hispanic), and Marlow (7.2% Hispanic).

Empire City's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Empire City, or 3.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Empire City is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Empire City ranks 691st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Empire City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Empire City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Duncan (3% Native American/Other), Comanche (2.2% Native American/Other), and Marlow (2.6% Native American/Other). Empire City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sunray (10.4% Native American/Other).

Empire City's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Empire City, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Empire City is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Empire City ranks 615th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Empire City's population has decreased from 7.1% to 4.8%.

Empire City is less Multiracial than neighboring Sunray (5.6% Multiracial), Central High (7.5% Multiracial), Duncan (8.6% Multiracial), Comanche (4.9% Multiracial), and Marlow (10.2% 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.