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Empire

Colorado · 317 residents (2025 est.) · 0.269 sq mi
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Empire has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,797. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $356,500. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
672
+89%since 2000
from 355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,498 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 1,320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+11%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:317 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2313514725927121990201020202024Empire
2024672
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,797
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,159 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,667
+104%since 2000
from $20,417 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+33.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+29%since 2010
from 0.314 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$356,500
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,614
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $523 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
52.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.0%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.4%
+35.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+83%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(13)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(572)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(37)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other8.8%(59)
Diversity Score33.1%(222)
Diversity Score
33
+237%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 83.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.9%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
39.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+27.9 ptssince 2017
from 59.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Empire, Colorado?

Empire, Colorado has about 672 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Empire, Colorado?

The typical household in Empire, Colorado earns about $66,797 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Empire, Colorado expensive?

In Empire, Colorado, the median home is worth about $356,500, and the typical rent is about $1,614 a month.

How educated are people in Empire, Colorado?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Empire, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Empire, Colorado?

About 12.6% of people in Empire, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Empire, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Empire, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 264 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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