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Empire

Welcome to Empire

Empire is a charming coastal village on Lake Michigan, located in southwestern Leelanau and near Benzie County. This delightful sleepy town is famous for its proximity to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and is home to its headquarters, the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center. Formerly a lumber town, Empire is now a desirable visitor destination with unparalleled views of the dunes, North Manitou and South Manitou islands, and Lake Michigan. Public access to the Lake Michigan shoreline can be found in the town at Empire Beach, while South Bar Lake is steps away and is enjoyed by swimmers and fishermen alike. Located just south of the village, the Empire Bluff Trail is popular for its striking vistas and is one of the most photographed areas in the County. In the fall, the Empire Hill Climb automotive race thrills race-car aficionados with a drag race to the trailhead at the top of Wilco Road.
 
New housing developments in and around Empire are slowly growing this lakeside destination into a more robust and more populous community. The Village at M22 and The New Neighborhood are both steps from the shore and offer new construction and in-town living at their best.
 
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Overview for Empire, MI

362 people live in Empire, where the median age is 59.7 and the average individual income is $38,090. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

362

Total Population

59.7 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$38,090

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Empire, MI

Empire has 169 households, with an average household size of 2.14. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Empire do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 362 people call Empire home. The population density is 351.96 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

362

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

59.7

Median Age

48.34 / 51.66%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
169

Total Households

2.14

Average Household Size

$38,090

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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