Empire City Authority

Empire City is a upper-middle-income, family-oriented village of 794.

Empire City, Oklahoma

Empire City is one of the smaller incorporated places in Stephens County, Oklahoma, with a population of 794. Median household income reaches $96,250, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Oklahoma.

Definition and scope

Empire City sits within Stephens County, Oklahoma, one of Oklahoma's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Duncan, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Empire City has approximately 794 residents. The median age is 46.3 years. Roughly 94% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $193,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 89.5%
• Black or African American: 0.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Empire City is $96,250. Poverty rate stands at 3.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.7%. Educational attainment: 26.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Empire City:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Halliburton Field. Federal court business routes through Stephens County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 1,117 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.