Empire, CO Demographics

A map of Empire's Population by Race

Empire, Colorado has an estimated population of 672, a dramatic increase from the 345 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.1% White, 8.6% Multiracial, 5.5% Hispanic, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Empire, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Empire has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Empire, that probability was 33.5% in 2020 and 26.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Empire is ranked the 257th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Empire was ranked the 313th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Empire's White Population

572 residents of Empire, or 85.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Empire is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Empire ranks 223rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire's White population has grown by an estimated 105.8%. White residents' share of Empire's population has increased from 80.6% to 85.1%.

Empire is more White than neighboring Georgetown (80.6% White), Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (69.9% White), and Silver Plume (84.3% White). Empire is less White than neighboring St. Mary's (100% White), and Winter Park (89.9% White).

Empire's Black Population

1 residents of Empire, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Empire is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Empire ranks 207th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Empire's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Empire is more Black than neighboring Georgetown (0% Black), St. Mary's (0% Black), Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (0% Black), Silver Plume (0% Black), and Winter Park (0% Black).

Empire's Asian Population

3 residents of Empire, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Empire is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Empire ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Asian residents' share of Empire's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Empire is more Asian than neighboring St. Mary's (0% Asian), Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (0% Asian), and Winter Park (0% Asian). Empire is less Asian than neighboring Georgetown (1.7% Asian), and Silver Plume (3.9% Asian).

Empire's Hispanic Population

37 residents of Empire, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Empire is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Empire ranks 281st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Empire's population has decreased from 9.9% to 5.5%.

Empire is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Mary's (0% Hispanic), Silver Plume (0% Hispanic), and Winter Park (2.1% Hispanic). Empire is less Hispanic than neighboring Georgetown (9.2% Hispanic), and Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (27.2% Hispanic).

Empire's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Empire, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Empire is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Empire ranks 86th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Empire's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.1%.

Empire is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Mary's (0% Native American/Other), Silver Plume (0% Native American/Other), and Winter Park (0% Native American/Other). Empire is less Native American/Other than neighboring Georgetown (7% Native American/Other), and Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (2.9% Native American/Other).

Empire's Multiracial Population

58 residents of Empire, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Empire is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Empire ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Empire's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 132.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Empire's population has increased from 7.2% to 8.6%.

Empire is more Multiracial than neighboring Georgetown (1.4% Multiracial), St. Mary's (0% Multiracial), Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (0% Multiracial), and Winter Park (7.9% Multiracial). Empire is less Multiracial than neighboring Silver Plume (11.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.