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Empire, MI
Village in Leelanau County, Michigan.
Population
341
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
332
ZIP codes
0
Empire and its ZIP codes
Empire at a glance
- Empire is 86% denser than Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Empire, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Leelanau County. PPP loans are for Empire.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,737
7,359 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$92,189
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$243M
FY 2026, $10,878 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Empire, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
266
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
113
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 16°F
35.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Empire, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.7%
U.S. 33.3% -3.6 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
8.1%
U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.1%
U.S. 11.1% -8.0 pts
Cities near Empire
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Glen ArborCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| HonorVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Maple CityCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Crystal Downs Country ClubCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake AnnVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Maple GroveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| BeulahVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Hardwood AcresCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| CedarCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| PilgrimCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| BenzoniaVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| FrankfortCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| ElbertaVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| BendonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2 |
| InterlochenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| GreilickvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Empire, MI in?
- Empire is in Leelanau County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Empire, MI?
- About 341 people live in Empire, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Empire?
- Nearby places include Glen Arbor (6.9 mi), Honor (10 mi), Maple City (10 mi), Crystal Downs Country Club (11 mi), Lake Ann (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023