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Empire

Colorado · 282 residents · 0.269 sq mi
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Empire has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,500. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 73 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,500. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

282
−21%since 2000
from 355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,048 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
49.0
+23%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2313514725927121990201020202024Empire
2024672
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,159 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$20,787
+2%since 2000
from $20,417 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
8.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.314
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$187,500
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$565
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $523 in 2000
US average: $853
38.7%
−30.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
35.6% rent
25.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
19.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
18.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.7
+27%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(262)
Black1.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(8)
Diversity Score20%(56)
20
+104%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
−4%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
64.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
11.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
16.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
26.3%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

54.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
45.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
11.6%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Empire, Colorado?

Empire, Colorado has about 282 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Empire, Colorado?

The typical household in Empire, Colorado earns about $50,500 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 $187,500, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Empire, Colorado?

About 14.2% 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 8.8% 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 126 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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