Empire CityOK
A town of 741, settled in 1921.
Is Empire City a good place to live?
Of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Empire City. Empire City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
741 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Empire City: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Empire City, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Empire City.
A smaller share of residents live below the poverty line in Empire City than in most of Oklahoma or the rest of the country
3.8% of Empire City residents live below the poverty line, against 18% in Oklahoma’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Empire City’s median household income is $96,000. Only 1 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Empire City.
| Empire City | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $96,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Empire City’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Empire school district. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 244 | A− |
| Empire HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 150 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
The median age in Empire City is higher than in the typical Oklahoma or U.S. town
Empire City’s median age is 46.3 years, above both the Oklahoma town median (36.2 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Empire City has grown 5% since 2020, to 741 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. People 65 and older are 26% of residents (16% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (23% statewide).
| Empire City | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 years | 36.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 22% | 25% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 20% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 35% and 63% women
The Census survey reached too few of Empire City’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±14 points. Across Oklahoma, 50.2% of residents are women.
| Empire City | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.1% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.2% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.3% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.5% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.2% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.1% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 21.8% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.9% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.7% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 38.4% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.5% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.3% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.4% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.8% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Mild winters and hot summers in Empire City
Empire City has mild winters and hot summers. The July high in Empire City is 95°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Empire City
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Empire City since 2007.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Empire City is
Empire City beats the Oklahoma average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 45% of adults have high blood pressure in Empire City. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 5 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Empire City.
| Empire City | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 40% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 14% |
| What stands out | Empire City | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.3% | 14.1% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 9.1% | 11.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 7.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Empire City
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Empire City; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Empire City residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
99% of working residents leave Empire City for work
Where Empire City’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Empire City
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Empire City (commonly called Empire) is a town in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 703 at the time of the 2020 Census.
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- Area
- 11 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,066 ft
- Area code
- 405
Questions about Empire City
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Empire City, OK a good place to live?
Empire City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.