Empire, Illinois
Empire: Township in McLean County, Illinois
About
Empire is a township located in the county of McLean in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,093 and a population density of 83 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,024 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Empire
| Population : | 4,024 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | McLean County |
| Area : | 49.41 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:09:56 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 81 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.71% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Empire is located at 40°18'20"N 88°42'27"W (40.3055900, -88.7075700).
Empire map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Empire decreased by 1.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,093 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,114 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,127 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,173 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,142 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,115 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,100 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,088 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,065 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,032 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,024 | -0.2% | estimation process |
Schools in Empire
College & universities near Empire, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 367051 | Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology | Bloomington (IL) | 61701 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Empire, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Empire , California place in Stanislaus County, USA with a population of 4,189 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 , Colorado Statutory Town in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States with a population of 302 people.
- Empire , Ohio village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States with a population of 279 people.
Other cities in McLean County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McLean County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 77,132 | The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. |
| Normal | 54,451 | Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Le Roy | 3,498 | City in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Heyworth | 2,869 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Lexington | 2,020 | City in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Hudson | 1,810 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Chenoa | 1,717 | City in Illinois |
| Gridley | 1,392 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Danvers | 1,093 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Colfax | 1,009 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Downs | 949 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| McLean | 790 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Saybrook | 679 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Carlock | 558 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Towanda | 517 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Stanford | 507 | Human settlement in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Empire distances to largest Illinois cities
