Empire township, Illinois
Empire township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Empire township is a geographic entity located in McLean County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,960. The land area covers 49.48 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,960 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs | ±3.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,647 | ±123 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,716 | ±124 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,647 | ±123 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 69 | ±68 |
| Median Home Value | $174,600 | ±$15,280 |
| Median Gross Rent | $837 | ±$37 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,896 | ±$14,648 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,809 | ±$5,103 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% | ±2.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 168 | ±90 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,032 | ±182 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.8% | ±2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF EMPIRE
GUS Population: 3,991 (2024)
ID: 163128
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 204, LE ROY IL 61752-0204
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GUS Population: 172,069 (2024)
ID: 189911
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MCLEAN COUNTY ASSISTANT TREASURER
115 E WASHINGTON ST, STE M101, BLOOMINGTON IL 61701-4089
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Farmer City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Mansfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | Normal, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Paul Mitchell the School-Normal
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College Vocational | 16.4 mi away | 1503 E College Ave Ste L, Normal, IL, 61761 |
3094510400
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FARMER CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 109 EAST GREEN STREET, FARMER CITY, IL, 61842 |
(309) 928-9532
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Illinois Wesleyan University
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College | 16.7 mi away | 1312 N Park St, Bloomington, IL, 61702-2900 |
3095561000
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HEYWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 119 EAST MAIN STREET, HEYWORTH, IL, 61745 |
(309) 473-2313
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Illinois State University
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College | 17.5 mi away | North and School Streets, Normal, IL, 61790-1000 |
3094382111
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CHENEYS GROVE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 204 SOUTH STATE STREET, SAYBROOK, IL, 61770 |
(309) 475-6131
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal
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College Vocational | 19.0 mi away | 755 West Raab Road, Normal, IL, 61761-4107 |
6305283330
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WELDON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 505 MAPLE STREET, WELDON, IL, 61882 |
(217) 736-2215
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Heartland Community College
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College | 19.6 mi away | 1500 West Raab Road, Normal, IL, 61761-9446 |
3092688000
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BLUE RIDGE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 116 EAST OLIVER STREET, MANSFIELD, IL, 61854 |
(217) 489-9033
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NORMAL 4NE, IL US, located 18.2 miles from Empire township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.4° | 15.6° | 24.5° | 2.43" | 7.5" |
| February | 38.2° | 18.9° | 28.5° | 1.99" | 5.5" |
| March | 49.8° | 27.8° | 38.8° | 2.61" | 2.2" |
| April | 62.8° | 37.9° | 50.3° | 3.72" | 0.5" |
| May | 74.0° | 49.8° | 61.9° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.3° | 59.9° | 71.6° | 4.08" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.0° | 63.0° | 74.5° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.4° | 60.8° | 72.6° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.8° | 53.0° | 65.9° | 3.22" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.6° | 41.8° | 53.7° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.2° | 30.7° | 40.5° | 2.80" | 0.8" |
| December | 38.3° | 21.4° | 29.8° | 2.30" | 3.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Roy city | City | 0.9 mi | — |
| Ellsworth village | Village | 7.9 mi | — |
| Farmer City city | City | 8.2 mi | — |
| Downs village | Village | 8.7 mi | — |
| Arrowsmith village | Village | 9.7 mi | — |
| De Witt village | Village | 10.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1711324140. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.