Demographics & People — Empire, Colorado
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 549 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,100 |
| Median Age | 44.4 |
| Total Households | 305 |
| Family Households | 180 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0823 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 494 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 168 |
| English | 126 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 108 |
| Irish | 78 |
| Other groups | 62 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| Dutch | 16 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 15 |
| Scottish | 14 |
| Croatian | 11 |
Language
| English Only | 518 |
| Spanish | 4 |
| Population 5+ | 547 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 30 |
| Population 18+ | 404 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Empire, Colorado.