Empire, Illinois

Empire: Township in McLean County, Illinois

About

Empire is a township located in the county of McLean in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,093 and a population density of 83 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,024 inhabitants.

Empire locator map
Location of Empire on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Empire

Population : 4,024 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Illinois (United States)
County : McLean County
Area : 49.41 km2
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 23:37:15 (21st December 2024)
Density : 81 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -1.71% (2010-2020)
Map highlighting Empire Township  McLean County  Illinois locator map image
Map highlighting Empire Township McLean County Illinois
Map highlighting Empire Township  McLean County  Illinois locator map image

Geography

Empire is located at 40°18'20"N 88°42'27"W (40.3055900, -88.7075700).

Empire map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Empire decreased by 1.71% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 4,093 - census
2011 4,114 0.51% estimation process
2012 4,127 0.31% estimation process
2013 4,173 1.1% estimation process
2014 4,142 -0.75% estimation process
2015 4,115 -0.66% estimation process
2016 4,100 -0.37% estimation process
2017 4,088 -0.29% estimation process
2018 4,065 -0.57% estimation process
2019 4,032 -0.82% estimation process
2020 4,024 -0.2% estimation process

Schools in Empire

College & universities near Empire, IL

Code Name City ZIP
367051 Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology Bloomington (IL) 61701

Stations (12)

Amtrak & bus stations near Empire, IL

Code Name Address Type
BNL Uptown Station 100 East Parkinson St. RAIL
CHM Illinois Terminal 45 East University Ave. RAIL
RTL Rantoul West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. RAIL
LCN Lincoln Broadway and North Chicago Sts. RAIL
PON Pontiac station 721 West Washington St. RAIL

Post offices near Empire

Post Office Name City ZIP
Le Roy Post Office Le Roy (IL) 61752

Other places with the same name (6)

  • Empire , California place in Stanislaus County, USA with a population of 4,189 people.
  • Empire , Minnesota township in Dakota County, Minnesota with a population of 3,071 people.
  • Empire , Michigan human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 375 people.
  • Empire , Colorado Statutory Town in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States with a population of 302 people.
  • Empire , Ohio village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States with a population of 279 people.

Other cities in McLean County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McLean County , IL. (more)

City Name Population Title
Bloomington 77,132 The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.
Normal 54,451 Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Le Roy 3,498 City in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Heyworth 2,869 Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States of America
Lexington 2,020 City in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Hudson 1,810 Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Chenoa 1,717 City in Illinois
Gridley 1,392 Township in McLean County, Illinois
Danvers 1,093 Township in McLean County, Illinois
Colfax 1,009 Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Downs 949 Village in Illinois, USA
McLean 790 Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Saybrook 679 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Carlock 558 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Towanda 517 Township in McLean County, Illinois
Stanford 507 Human settlement in United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Empire distances to largest Illinois cities