Empire
Town in Clear Creek County, Colorado
Empire is a town in Clear Creek County, Colorado, with 345 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 8,615 ft (2,626 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Georgetown, 3.0 miles S.
- 345residents (2020 Census)
- 8,615 ftelevation · 2,626 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 1,193 / sq mipopulation density
- 80436ZIP code
About Empire
The historic Town of Empire is a statutory town located in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 345 at the 2020 United States census, a +22.34% increase since the 2010 United States census. The town is a former gold mining camp settled during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush that later flourished during the Colorado Silver Boom in the late 19th century. Empire is now a part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
It is located in the valley of Clear Creek west of Denver, on the north side of the valley. The town consists of several commercial establishments and residents. U.S. Highway 40 passes through the town as its ascends towards Berthoud Pass, putting the town on the direct route between Denver and Middle Park.
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Living in Empire
- Median household income
- $66,797
- Median home value
- $356,500
- Median rent
- $1,614/mo
- Median age
- 44.4
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Empire had 345 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 345 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,193 per sq mi (461 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Empire at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Clear Creek County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 345 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.29 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 8,615 ft (2,626 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7594° N, 105.6817° W |
| ZIP code | 80436 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0824620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Empire
- Georgetown3.0 mi S
- Mill Creek Park3.1 mi NE
- Downieville-Lawson-Dumont4.0 mi E
- St. Mary's4.3 mi NE
- Silver Plume5.0 mi SW
- York Gulch6.5 mi NE
- Idaho Springs9.4 mi E
- Central9.5 mi E
- Winter Park9.8 mi NW
- Black Hawk10.4 mi E
- Blue Valley10.9 mi E
- Fraser13.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Empire
What county is Empire in?
Empire is in Clear Creek County, Colorado.
What is the population of Empire, CO?
345 people lived in Empire at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Empire, CO?
The ZIP code of Empire is 80436.
What is the elevation of Empire?
8,615 feet (2,626 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Empire?
Georgetown (3.0 mi), Mill Creek Park (3.1 mi), Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (4.0 mi), St. Mary's (4.3 mi), Silver Plume (5.0 mi).
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