Empire, Minnesota
Empire: Township in Dakota County, Minnesota
About
Empire is a township located in the county of Dakota in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,444 and a population density of 72 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,071 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Empire
Population : | 3,071 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Minnesota (United States) |
County : | Dakota County |
Area : | 33.8 km2 |
Named for : | Empire State |
Altitude : | 869 feet / 265 meters |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 07:23:17 (9th December 2024) |
Density : | 91 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 20.42% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Empire is located at 44°39'33"N 93°0'53"W (44.6591300, -93.0146600).
Empire map
Demographics
The population of Empire increased by 20.42% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 2,444 | - | census |
2011 | 2,504 | 2.4% | estimation process |
2012 | 2,551 | 1.84% | estimation process |
2013 | 2,629 | 2.97% | estimation process |
2014 | 2,732 | 3.77% | estimation process |
2015 | 2,780 | 1.73% | estimation process |
2016 | 2,925 | 4.96% | estimation process |
2017 | 3,032 | 3.53% | estimation process |
2018 | 3,079 | 1.53% | estimation process |
2019 | 3,084 | 0.16% | estimation process |
2020 | 3,071 | -0.42% | estimation process |
Schools in Empire
College & universities near Empire, MN
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
173416 | Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount (MN) | 55068-2999 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Empire, MN
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
MNM | Menomonie, WI | 302 10th Avenue East | BUS |
EUM | Eau Claire, WI | 6251 Traux Lane | BUS |
Post offices near Empire
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Vermillion Post Office | Vermillion (MN) | 55085 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- 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 , 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 Dakota County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dakota County , MN. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Lakeville | 69,583 | The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota. |
Eagan | 65,975 | The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota. |
Burnsville | 62,170 | The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota. |
Apple Valley | 54,847 | A city in Dakota County, Minnesota. |
Inver Grove Heights | 35,776 | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States |
Rosemount | 25,798 | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States |
South Saint Paul | 19,916 | City in Minnesota, United States |
West Saint Paul | 19,813 | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States |
Mendota Heights | 11,433 | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Castle Rock | 1,356 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States |
Vermillion | 1,235 | Township in Dakota County, Minnesota |
Nininger | 922 | Township in Dakota County, Minnesota |
Hampton | 920 | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States |
Lilydale | 838 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Randolph | 753 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Rich Valley | 677 | Township in McLeod County, Minnesota |
Distance to Other Cities
Empire distances to largest Minnesota cities