State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,161.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.30%
Growth Since 2010
10.64%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Empire, Colorado Population 2021
312
Empire is a city located in Clear Creek County Colorado. With a 2020 population of 312, it is the 218th largest city in Colorado and the 15175th largest city in the United States . Empire is currently growing at a rate of 1.30% annually and its population has increased by 10.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 282 in 2010. Empire reached it's highest population of 312 in 2021. Spanning over 0 miles, Empire has a population density of 1,162 people per square mile.
The average household income in Empire is $60,250 with a poverty rate of 17.82%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $667 per month, and the median house value is $223,400. 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 Empire was:
- White: 95.05%
- Two or more races: 1.65%
- Black or African American: 1.32%
- Asian: 1.32%
- Native American: 0.66%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Empire, Colorado is 312 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 300.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 282.
Empire, Colorado Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 288 | 95.05% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 1.65% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.32% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 1.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2 | 0.66% |
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Empire Population by Race
Empire Population Pyramid $2021
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Empire Population by Age
Empire Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 145 | 2.09 | 72.4 |
| Non Family | 65 | 1.18 | 55.4 |
| Married | 62 | 2.74 | 90.3 |
| Female | 10 | 3 | 80 |
| Male | 8 | 3.25 | 62.5 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
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Empire Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 5.81% |
| High School Graduate | 49 | 20.33% |
| Some College | 81 | 33.61% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 11.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 66 | 27.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 1.66% |
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Empire Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Empire Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 206 | 66 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Native American | 2 | ||
| Black | 2 | 2 |
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 60.00%.
Empire Educational Attainment by Race
Empire Language by Age
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Empire Language
97.96% of Empire residents speak only English, while 2.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.70% of the population.
Empire Language
Empire Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 268 | 48 | 17.91% |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100.00% |
17.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.03%
Male Poverty Rate
20.67%
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 White, with 17.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.61%.
Empire Poverty
Empire Poverty Rate by Education
Empire Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Empire Married by Age and Sex
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Empire Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Empire Marital Status by Race
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Empire Marital Status
Empire Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 11.57% |
Empire Veterans by Race
Empire Veterans by Education
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42.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
Empire Veterans by Education
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63.4%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
Empire Employment by Age
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Empire Employment by Race
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Empire Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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96.04%
Native Born
3.96%
Foreign Born
0.99%
Non Citizen
2.97%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.04% of Empire residents were born in the United States, with 42.24% having been born in Colorado. 0.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Empire Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 312 | 4 | 1.30% |
| 2020 | 308 | 4 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 304 | 4 | 1.33% |
| 2018 | 300 | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 300 | 8 | 2.74% |
| 2016 | 292 | 4 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 288 | 5 | 1.77% |
| 2014 | 283 | 1 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 282 | 2 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 280 | -1 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 281 | -1 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 282 | 0.00% |