This was 19.5 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 324.
100 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Regular high school diploma | 34 | 14 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3 | 1.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 21 | 8.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 41 | 16.9 |
| Associate's degree | 39 | 16.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 42 | 17.4 |
| Master's degree | 50 | 20.7 |
| Professional school degree | 7 | 2.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 5 | 2.1 |

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