Empire, MI Demographics

A map of Empire's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	318	340	93.3%	93.9%
Hispanic	22	5	6.5%	1.4%
Multiracial	1	14	0.3%	3.9%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.3%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Empire, Michigan has an estimated population of 341, a decrease from the 362 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.3% White, 6.5% Hispanic, 0.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 Michigan 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 11.6% in 2020 and 12.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Empire is ranked the 606th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 598th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Empire's White Population

318 residents of Empire, or 93.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Empire is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Empire ranks 91st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire's White population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of Empire's population has decreased from 93.9% to 93.3%.

Empire is more White than neighboring Glen Arbor (90.5% White), Honor (90.1% White), Beulah (86.2% White), and Benzonia (86.9% White). Empire is less White than neighboring Crystal Downs Country Club (100% White).

Empire's Black Population

0 residents of Empire, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Empire is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Empire ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

Empire is less Black than neighboring Beulah (8.3% Black), and Benzonia (0.1% 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 slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Empire ranks 300th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 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 0.6% to 0.0%.

Empire's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Empire, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Empire is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Empire ranks 646th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 340.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Empire's population has increased from 1.4% to 6.5%.

Empire is more Hispanic than neighboring Honor (0% Hispanic), Beulah (1.8% Hispanic), Benzonia (1.8% Hispanic), and Crystal Downs Country Club (0% Hispanic). Empire is less Hispanic than neighboring Glen Arbor (9.5% Hispanic).

Empire's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Empire, or 0.0% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Empire ranks 695th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Empire's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Empire is less Native American/Other than neighboring Honor (1.7% Native American/Other), and Benzonia (7.7% Native American/Other).

Empire's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Empire, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Empire is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Empire ranks 449th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 92.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Empire's population has decreased from 3.9% to 0.3%.

Empire is more Multiracial than neighboring Glen Arbor (0% Multiracial), and Crystal Downs Country Club (0% Multiracial). Empire is less Multiracial than neighboring Honor (8.1% Multiracial), Beulah (3.7% Multiracial), and Benzonia (3.5% 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.