This was 18 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,124.
65.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Empire for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 290 | 34.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 279 | 33.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 18 | 2.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 74 | 8.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 60 | 7.2 |
| Associate's degree | 25 | 3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 79 | 9.5 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 1 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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