Empire, Colorado Population 2022
Empire is a city located in Clear Creek County Colorado. Empire has a 2020 population of 316. Empire is currently growing at a rate of 1.28% annually and its population has increased by 12.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 282 in 2010.
The average household income in Empire is $60,250 with a poverty rate of 16.83%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,637 per month, and the median house value is $256,700. The median age in Empire is 46.3 years, 43.8 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
Empire Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Empirewas:
- White: 88.29%
- Two or more races: 8.54%
- Asian: 1.46%
- Native American: 0.98%
- Black or African American: 0.73%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 362 | 88.29% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.73% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.46% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 8.54% |
Empire Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 222 | 1.85 | 59.5 |
| Married | 84 | 2.42 | 81 |
| Male | 53 | 1.72 | 9.4 |
| Female | 11 | 3.45 | 90.9 |
| Non Family | 74 | 1.05 | 66.2 |
2.03
Average Family Size
1.85
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 13.83% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 3.17% |
| High School Graduate | 68 | 19.60% |
| Some College | 97 | 27.95% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 10.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 71 | 20.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 4.32% |
Empire Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 31 | 31 | 13 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| White | 295 | 239 | 71 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | |
| Native American | 4 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 41.94%.
Empire Language by Age
Empire Language
96.51% of Empire residents speak only English, while 3.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.99% of the population.
Empire Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
| Native | 4 | 3 | 75.00% |
| Multiple | 35 | 16 | 45.71% |
| White | 346 | 47 | 13.58% |
| Other | NaN% |
16.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.92%
Male Poverty Rate
25.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Empire
The race most likely to be in poverty in Empire is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Empire is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.72%.
Empire Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Empire Married by Age and Sex
Empire Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Empire Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 8.72% |
Empire Veterans by Education
42.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
73.1%
Labor Force Participation
72.5%
Employment Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
28.78%
Born in Empire
96.34%
Native Born
3.66%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
3.66%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.34% of Empire residents were born in the United States, with 28.78% having been born in Colorado. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 282 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 281 | -1 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 280 | -1 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 282 | 2 | 0.71% |
| 2014 | 283 | 1 | 0.35% |
| 2015 | 288 | 5 | 1.77% |
| 2016 | 292 | 4 | 1.39% |
| 2017 | 300 | 8 | 2.74% |
| 2018 | 300 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 304 | 4 | 1.33% |
| 2020 | 308 | 4 | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 312 | 4 | 1.30% |
| 2022 | 316 | 4 | 1.28% |