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Empire, GA
Census-designated place in Dodge County, Georgia.
Population
306
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
133
ZIP codes
0
Empire and its ZIP codes
Empire at a glance
- Empire is 30% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dodge County. PPP loans are for Empire.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,453
5,013 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,609
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $6,160 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Empire, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
259
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 35°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Empire, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Empire
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CochranCity | 4.9 mi | 4.9 |
| ChesterTown | 9.1 mi | 0.9 |
| HawkinsvilleCity | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| EastmanCity | 12 mi | 6.6 |
| CadwellTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| DexterTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| MontroseTown | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| AllentownCity | 17 mi | 4.8 |
| RentzCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| DudleyCity | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| DanvilleTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| PineviewTown | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| ChaunceyCity | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| AbbevilleCity | 24 mi | 3.1 |
| JeffersonvilleCity | 24 mi | 3.7 |
| RhineTown | 25 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Empire, GA in?
- Empire is in Dodge County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Empire, GA?
- About 306 people live in Empire, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Empire?
- Nearby places include Cochran (4.9 mi), Chester (9.1 mi), Hawkinsville (11 mi), Eastman (12 mi), Cadwell (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023