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Empire

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.269
State:
Colorado

Empire is a town located in Clear Creek County, Colorado. Empire has a 2026 population of 317. Empire is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -5.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 337 in 2020.

The median household income in Empire is $66,797 with a poverty rate of 12.65%. The median age in Empire is 44.4 years: 44.5 years for males, and 38.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 153.6 males.

317
Total Population
1,181
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.94%
Growth

Empire Population

Empire Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026317-3-0.94%
2025320-4-1.23%
2024324-1-0.31%
2023325-8-2.4%
2022333-5-1.48%
202133810.3%
2020337-1-0.3%
201930520.66%
2018303-1-0.33%
201730493.05%
201629541.37%
201529141.39%
201428741.41%
201328300%
201228320.71%
2011281-1-0.35%
201028310.35%

Median Age

Overall: 44.4 years
Female: 38.8 years
Male: 44.5 years

Empire Adults

There are 550 adults, (117 of whom are seniors) in Empire.

Sex Ratio

Female: 265 (39.4%)
Male: 407 (60.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Empire includes 89.43% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White60189.43%
Two or more races659.67%
Asian30.45%
Black or African American10.15%
Native American10.15%
Other race10.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White294.32%
Two or more races71.04%
Other race10.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White57285.12%
Two or more races588.63%
Asian30.45%
Black or African American10.15%
Native American10.15%

Empire Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Empire 's average per capita income is $51,842. Household income levels show a median of $66,797. The poverty rate stands at 12.65%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$153,750-
Families$89,375$103,734
Households$66,797$81,969
Non Families$33,224$38,679

$51,842

Average Income

$66,797

Median Household Income

12.65%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)