Empire, Colorado
Town · Population 324 · #214 in Colorado
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About Empire
Empire is a tiny community in central Colorado, home to 324 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Empire is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.29 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,117 residents per square mile.
📰 Empire News Today
- Melissa Martin Obituary (1960 - 2026) - Empire, CO Denver Gazette · Jun 18
- Empire Dairy's Dinis Tapped to Lead Colorado Livestock Association Western Ag Network · Jun 11
- Introducing Immersive Empire, a Next-Generation Entertainment Destination coloradoparent.com · May 28
- Related Ross Names Empire & Co. as Preferred Commercial Furniture Partner officeinsight.com · Jun 17
- Corner firefighter remembered after death on Colorado-Utah border wvtm · Jul 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Empire Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Empire — but the Colorado one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.29 sq mi.
- Part of the fabric of Colorado — one of 482 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Empire
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Empire
- Empire Dairy King
- Empire's Edge Grill and Coffee Bar (café)
- Joy's Kitchen
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Glenbrook Gallery · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)324
Rank in state#214 of 271
Land area0.29 sq mi
Density1,117/sq mi
Coordinates39.7594, -105.6817