Empire village, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Empire village is a small community located in Ohio. The total population is 264. It ranks as the 1063rd most populous out of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Empire village is 46.2 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Empire village is $57,708. This is 17% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.3%. This is 46% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $57,900. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Empire village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Empire village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.1%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%.

Education

3.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 89% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Empire village, Ohio 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 Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. For official data, visit data.census.gov.