Economy & Jobs — Empire, Colorado
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $66,797 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,243 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 344 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 30.0% |
| Arts Food | 19.4% |
| Public Admin | 13.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Hotels Motels | 14 |
| Gas Stations | 13 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Fast Food | 12 |
| Real Estate Offices | 9 |
| Coffee Shops | 9 |
| Bars | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
