Empire, Colorado
Town in the United States in Clear Creek County
About Empire
The historic Town of Empire is a statutory town located in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 345 at the 2020 United States census, a +22.34% increase since the 2010 United States census. The town is a former gold mining camp settled during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush that later flourished during the Colorado Silver Boom in the late 19th century. Empire is now a part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
It is located in the valley of Clear Creek west of Denver, on the north side of the valley. The town consists of several commercial establishments and residents. U.S. Highway 40 passes through the town as its ascends towards Berthoud Pass, putting the town on the direct route between Denver and Middle Park.
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How Empire is governed
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Residents of Empire
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City Clerk
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City Attorney
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Population over time
From 282 in 2010 to 345 in 2020 (+22.3%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 345 |
| 2010 | 282 |
History
The Empire City, Colorado Territory, post office opened on June 28, 1861, but the name was shortened to Empire on May 7, 1866. The town was named after the "Empire State" of New York. The Town of Empire was incorporated on April 12, 1882.
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