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Empire

Colorado · 355 residents · 0.269 sq mi
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Empire has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,159. Population has declined 13% since 1990. Median home value is $93,800. Households here earn about 32% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

355
−13%since 1990
from 408 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,320 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 1,517 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+28%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2313514725927121990201020202024Empire
2024672
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,159
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,938 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,417
+82%since 1990
from $11,194 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$93,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$523
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $375 in 1990
US average: $602
69.3%
−9.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
30.7% rent
2.9
+38%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(404)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score13.3%(54)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(13)
Asian0.3%(1)
Diversity Score9.8%(35)
10
−26%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.9%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 88.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
−11%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Empire, Colorado?

Empire, Colorado has about 355 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Empire, Colorado?

The typical household in Empire, Colorado earns about $32,159 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 $93,800, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Empire, Colorado?

About 19.8% 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 11.0% of people in Empire, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Empire, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Empire, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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