Empire, Nevada
Census designated place in Washoe County, Nevada · ZIP 89405
- Washoe County
- Census data · ACS 2019-2023
- 0 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
- 0Households
- 1ZIP codes
About Empire
This page shows only what has been published about Empire: Census facts with their sources first, then its businesses, jobs, events, people in public roles, housing and questions as they are added. Nothing here is written by the town government.
Town intelligenceOfficial sources, refreshed yearly
| Census | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 217 |
| 2020 | 47 |
As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.
Sources: Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 32, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 32, retrieved November 14, 2026.
| Measure | Empire | Washoe County | Nevada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 0 | 491,770 | 3,141,000 |
| Median household income | Not available | $85,600 | $75,561 |
| Median age | Not available | 38.9 | 38.9 |
| Median home value | Not available | $496,600 | $406,100 |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | Not available | 33.2% | 27.4% |
| Foreign-born residents | Not available | 14.3% | 19.0% |
| Owner-occupied homes | Not available | 59.5% | 59.3% |
| Mean commute to work | Not available | 22.4 minutes | 24.8 minutes |
Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 32, retrieved November 14, 2026.
CommunityRules and moderation
Events in EmpireAll events
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Schools
No public school is listed for Empire: either the NCES directory for Nevada is not loaded yet, or no school's address falls inside Empire’s boundary. Schools in neighbouring towns are on their pages.
Legislative districts
| Chamber | District |
|---|---|
| U.S. House of Representatives | Congressional District 2 (NV-2) |
| State legislature, lower chamber | Assembly District 32 |
| State legislature, upper chamber | State Senate District 14 |
Boundaries from the Census Bureau’s TIGER/Line district files, matched to Empire’s own boundary. Who holds each seat appears on the People page once the official records are approved.
Sources: Census cartographic boundaries 2025: congressional districts, 119th Congress, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census cartographic boundaries 2025: state legislative districts, upper chamber, state 32, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census cartographic boundaries 2025: state legislative districts, lower chamber, state 32, retrieved November 14, 2026.
Frequently asked about EmpirePromoted from questions people asked
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