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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Empire

Colorado · 408 residents · 0.269 sq mi
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Empire has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $65,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

408
+15%vs 2000
vs 355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,517 / sq mi
+15%vs 2000
vs 1,320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.1
−22%vs 2000
vs 39.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2313514725927121990201020202024Empire
2024672
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,938
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,159 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,194
−45%vs 2000
vs $20,417 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$65,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $93,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$375
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $523 in 2000
US average: $450
78.9%
+9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.3% in 2000
21.1% rent
2.1
−28%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(404)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(4)
Diversity Score13.3%(54)
13
+36%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.6%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.9%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.0%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Empire, Colorado?

Empire, Colorado has about 408 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Empire, Colorado?

The typical household in Empire, Colorado earns about $30,938 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 $65,200, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Empire, Colorado?

About 17.6% 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 10.3% of people in Empire, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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