Empire village, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Empire village is a small community located in Michigan. The total population is 384. It ranks as the 589th most populous out of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Empire village is 63.7 years. This is 59% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 17.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Empire village is $75,938. This is 7% higher than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $368,400. Housing costs are 69% higher than the state median of $217,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Empire village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.5%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

51.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Empire village in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 61% higher than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.1%. Notably, 24.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Empire village, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. For official data, visit data.census.gov.