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Empire, Ohio

Village · Population 227 · #800 in Ohio
Empire, Ohio

Empire is a village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 232 at the 2020 census.

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About Empire

Empire, OH is a tiny community located in eastern Ohio, home to 227 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Empire holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.3 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 757 residents per square mile.

What Makes Empire Unique

  • One of 8 places in the US named Empire — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in eastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Empire

  • Ice Dogs

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Hancock County Historical Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Empire

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)227
Rank in state#800 of 923
Land area0.3 sq mi
Density757/sq mi
Coordinates40.5117, -80.6261

🗺️ Map of Empire