Empire
Census-designated place in Washoe County, Nevada
Empire is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washoe County, Nevada, with 47 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Gerlach, 4.9 miles N.
- 47residents (2020 Census)
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.3 km²
- 9 / sq mipopulation density
- 89405ZIP code
About Empire
Empire is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Washoe County, Nevada, United States, with a population estimated at 65 (2021). Prior to the 2010 census it was part of the Gerlach–Empire census-designated place, it is now part of the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area. The nearest town, Nixon, is 60 miles (97 km) to the south on a reservation owned by the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.
For 63 years, from 1948 to 2011, Empire was a company town of the US Gypsum Corporation, a manufacturer of gypsum-based construction sheetrock, and once had a population of more than 750 people. US Gypsum closed the mine and the town in 2011; the mine and town were bought in 2016 by the Empire Mining Company (EMC), a manufacturer of gypsum based agricultural and construction additives. In 2016, the town again became a company town under the new auspices of EMC. Since that date, both the town and the mine have been partially reopened by the new owners.
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Empire had 47 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 47 |
|---|---|
| Density | 9 per sq mi (4 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Empire at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Washoe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 47 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.13 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Coordinates | 40.5759° N, 119.3431° W |
| ZIP code | 89405 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3223700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Empire
What county is Empire in?
Empire is in Washoe County, Nevada.
What is the population of Empire, NV?
47 people lived in Empire at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Empire, NV?
The ZIP code of Empire is 89405.
What towns are near Empire?
Gerlach (4.9 mi), Sutcliffe (46.1 mi).
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