Empire, LA Demographics
A map of Empire's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 464 | 51.3% |
Black | 218 | 24.1% |
Hispanic | 91 | 10.1% |
Asian | 67 | 7.4% |
Multiracial | 46 | 5.1% |
Native American/Other | 19 | 2.1% |
Empire, Louisiana had a population of 905 in 2020. It was 51.3% White, 24.1% Black, 7.4% Asian, 10.1% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Empire, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Empire is the 275th most populous. 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's White Population
464 residents of Empire identify as White, or 51.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Empire roughly similar to the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Empire is ranked #306 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Empire is more White than neighboring Buras (42.5% White), Port Sulphur (21.2% White), and Pointe a la Hache (6.6% White). Empire is less White than neighboring Triumph (56.7% White), and Boothville (52.4% White).
Empire's Black Population
218 residents of Empire identify as Black, or 24.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Empire slightly less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Empire is ranked #242 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Empire is more Black than neighboring Buras (10.6% Black), Triumph (17.5% Black), and Boothville (20.1% Black). Empire is less Black than neighboring Port Sulphur (60.4% Black), and Pointe a la Hache (86.9% Black).
Empire's Asian Population
67 residents of Empire identify as Asian, or 7.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Empire slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Empire is ranked #6 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Empire is more Asian than neighboring Port Sulphur (3.4% Asian), Boothville (4.9% Asian), and Pointe a la Hache (0% Asian). Empire is less Asian than neighboring Buras (31% Asian), and Triumph (14.9% Asian).
Empire's Hispanic Population
91 residents of Empire identify as Hispanic, or 10.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Empire roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Empire is ranked #44 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Empire is more Hispanic than neighboring Buras (5.4% Hispanic), Port Sulphur (3.5% Hispanic), Triumph (3.7% Hispanic), Boothville (7.5% Hispanic), and Pointe a la Hache (3.3% Hispanic).
Empire's Native American/Other Population
19 residents of Empire identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Empire roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Empire is ranked #48 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Empire is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pointe a la Hache (1.1% Native American/Other). Empire is less Native American/Other than neighboring Buras (3.1% Native American/Other), Port Sulphur (6.7% Native American/Other), Triumph (2.2% Native American/Other), and Boothville (2.5% Native American/Other).
Empire's Multiracial Population
46 residents of Empire identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Empire roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Empire is ranked #66 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Empire is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Sulphur (4.8% Multiracial), Triumph (4.9% Multiracial), and Pointe a la Hache (2.2% Multiracial). Empire is less Multiracial than neighboring Buras (7.4% Multiracial), and Boothville (12.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.