What is the population of Empire, Colorado?

Empire has a population of approximately 672 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Empire, Colorado located?

Empire is located in Colorado, United States, at approximate coordinates 39.7594°, -105.6817°.

What is the median household income in Empire?

The median household income in Empire is approximately $66,797 based on the most recent open data.

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Empire

Total population

672

Median home value

$356,500

19.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$66,797

Empire$67k

National$74k

Elevation2626 m

Land area0.65 km²

Coordinates39.76°, -105.68°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

2626 m

Area

0.65 km²

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Overview

The historic Town of Empire is a statutory town located in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 345 at the 2020 United States census, a +22.34% increase since the 2010 United States census. The town is a former gold mining camp settled during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush that later flourished during the Colorado Silver Boom in the late 19th century. Empire is now a part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.

History & geography

History

The Empire City, Colorado Territory, post office opened on June 28, 1861, but the name was shortened to Empire on May 7, 1866. The town was named after the "Empire State" of New York. The Town of Empire was incorporated on April 12, 1882.

Geography

Empire is located in north-central Clear Creek County. West of the Town of Empire is a group of high summits along the Continental Divide, including Mount Flora, Mount Eva, Parry Peak, James Peak, Colorado Mines Peak, and Mount Bancroft, At the 2020 United States census, the town had a total area of including of water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

44.4

Median home value

$356,500

Housing units

399

Poverty rate

12.6%

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

89.4%

Black

0.1%

Asian

0.4%

Hispanic

5.5%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

39.7594

Longitude

-105.6817

Water area

0.00 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

26.7%

Diabetes

Adult obesity

25.8%

Binge drinking

20.9%

Adult smoking

13.8%

No leisure activity

17.5%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

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Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Carlson Elementary School
Elementary · IDAHO SPRINGS · 145 students · 11.2:1 ratio
Georgetown Community School
Elementary · GEORGETOWN · 94 students · 9.4:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).