Empire, MI Demographics

A map of Empire's Population by Race

Empire, Michigan had a population of 362 in 2020. It was 93.9% White, 0.3% Black, 0.6% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 3.9% 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 745 places in Michigan, Empire is the 598th 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

340 residents of Empire identify as White, or 93.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Empire considerably larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Empire is ranked #90 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Empire is more White than neighboring Honor (92.9% White), Beulah (92.3% White), and Benzonia (89.8% White). Empire is less White than neighboring Glen Arbor (96.6% White), and Crystal Downs Country Club (98.2% White).

Empire's Black Population

1 residents of Empire identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Empire less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Empire is ranked #486 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Empire is more Black than neighboring Glen Arbor (0% Black), and Crystal Downs Country Club (0% Black). Empire is less Black than neighboring Honor (0.6% Black), and Benzonia (0.4% Black).

Empire's Asian Population

2 residents of Empire identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Empire roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Empire is ranked #267 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Empire is more Asian than neighboring Glen Arbor (0% Asian), Honor (0% Asian), Beulah (0.3% Asian), and Crystal Downs Country Club (0% Asian). Empire is less Asian than neighboring Benzonia (0.7% Asian).

Empire's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Empire identify as Hispanic, or 1.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Empire roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Empire is ranked #637 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Empire is less Hispanic than neighboring Glen Arbor (1.5% Hispanic), Honor (2.7% Hispanic), Beulah (2.2% Hispanic), Benzonia (2.4% Hispanic), and Crystal Downs Country Club (1.8% Hispanic).

Empire's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Empire identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Empire roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Empire is ranked #695 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Empire is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glen Arbor (0.4% Native American/Other), Honor (0.9% Native American/Other), Beulah (2.9% Native American/Other), and Benzonia (1.3% Native American/Other).

Empire's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Empire identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Empire roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Empire is ranked #421 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Empire is more Multiracial than neighboring Glen Arbor (1.5% Multiracial), Honor (3% Multiracial), Beulah (1.9% Multiracial), and Crystal Downs Country Club (0% Multiracial). Empire is less Multiracial than neighboring Benzonia (5.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.