Empire, Colorado

Empire: Statutory Town in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

About

Empire is a town located in the county of Clear Creek in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 282. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 302 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Empire

Population 302 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Colorado (United States)
County Clear Creek County
Postal code 80438
Water as percent of area 1.27%
Land as percent of area 98.73%
Latitude & Longitude 39.7614,-105.6845
Altitude 8,615 feet / 2626 meters
Time Zone Mountain Time Zone
Local time 04:31:44 (18th April 2026)
Population growth 6.62% (2010-2020)
Weather 17℉ Snow Showers Likely 7-days weather

Geography

Empire is located at 39°45'41"N 105°41'4"W (39.7613800, -105.6844500).

Empire map

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Weather

17°F
Snow Showers Likely
17 to 25 mph WNW Friday Night

Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

7-Day Forecast

Demographics

The population of Empire increased by 6.62% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 282 - census
2011 281 -0.36% estimation process
2012 280 -0.36% estimation process
2013 282 0.71% estimation process
2014 283 0.35% estimation process
2015 288 1.74% estimation process
2016 292 1.37% estimation process
2017 300 2.67% estimation process
2018 300 0% estimation process
2019 304 1.32% estimation process
2020 302 -0.66% estimation process
Empire zip code is 80438. County name: Clear Creek, County fips: 08019

Services and Civic Places in Empire

1Empire Town City Hall

Rating: 3.7 (3)

30 Park Ave, Empire, CO 80438 View details

Phone: +13035692978

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Empire, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
126775 Colorado School of Mines Golden (CO) 80401
126614 University of Colorado Boulder Boulder (CO) 80309-0017
127653 Naropa University Boulder (CO) 80302-6697
454810 Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder Boulder (CO) 80305
462318 National Personal Training Institute of Colorado Lakewood (CO) 80401-3304

Nearby Transit Stations (12)

Rail and bus stations connected to Empire, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
WIP Fraser – Winter Park 205 Fraser Avenue RAIL
FSC Frisco, Colorado 1010 Meadow Drive BUS
PJT Pine Junction, CO 76 Mount Evans Boulevard BUS
GRA Granby 438 Railroad Avenue RAIL
BLD Boulder, Colorado 30th & Diagonal Highway BUS

Closest post offices linked to Empire.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Empir Post Office Empire (CO) 80438

Other places with the same name (5)

  • Empire, California place in Stanislaus County, USA with a population of 4,189 people.
  • Empire, Illinois township in McLean County, Illinois with a population of 4,024 people.
  • Empire, Minnesota township in Dakota County, Minnesota with a population of 3,071 people.
  • Empire, Michigan human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 375 people.
  • Empire, Ohio village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States with a population of 279 people.

Other cities in Clear Creek County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clear Creek County , CO.

City Name Population Title
Idaho Springs 1,857 City in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States
Georgetown 1,102 Town in Colorado
Silver Plume 175 Human settlement in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States of America