Empire, CO

City

Demographics of Empire

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.4%

Households with Children

34.6%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.3%
School Age (5-17): 10.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.7%
Working Age (35-54): 39.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.6%
Seniors (65+): 17.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.0%
High School / GED: 32.4%
Some College or Associate's: 32.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.2%
Single Parents: 17.4%
Couples & Adults: 27.6%
Living Alone: 37.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 0.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 54.0%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 27.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 18.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.8%
Other White: 57.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 32.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 62.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 5.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.2%
Spanish: 1.8%
European & Indo-European: 3.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 1.6%
Middle School (5-8): 3.9%
High School (9-12): 4.2%
College / Graduate: 0.8%
Not Enrolled: 87.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Empire

Maryvale / Winter Park Ranch

Rollinsville / Gilpin

Beaver Mountain Preserve / Byers Peak Ranch

Nevadaville / Russell Gulch

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources