Empire, Ohio facts for kids
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Empire, Ohio
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Empire Municipal Building
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Location of Empire in Jefferson County and in the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Knox |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 232 |
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225 |
| • Density | 773.33/sq mi (298.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43926
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-25368 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398831 |
Empire is a small village in the state of Ohio, United States. It is located in northeastern Jefferson County, right next to the Ohio River. In 2020, the village had a population of 232 people. Empire is part of the larger Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.
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History of Empire Village
Empire has been known by several different names throughout its history. Some of these names include Shanghai, McCoy's Station, and Olive City. A post office called Empire began operating in 1886. The village officially became a village in 1897.
Geography of Empire
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village of Empire covers a total area of about 0.78 square kilometers (0.30 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 441 | — | |
| 1900 | 509 | 15.4% | |
| 1910 | 509 | 0.0% | |
| 1920 | 491 | −3.5% | |
| 1930 | 703 | 43.2% | |
| 1940 | 618 | −12.1% | |
| 1950 | 610 | −1.3% | |
| 1960 | 551 | −9.7% | |
| 1970 | 491 | −10.9% | |
| 1980 | 484 | −1.4% | |
| 1990 | 364 | −24.8% | |
| 2000 | 300 | −17.6% | |
| 2010 | 299 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 232 | −22.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 225 | −24.7% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Empire had 299 residents. Most of the people living in Empire were White (94.6%). There were also some African American (2.7%) and Native American (2.0%) residents. A small number of people (0.7%) identified with two or more races.
Education for Kids
Public schools in Empire are part of the Edison Local School District. Students in the village attend Stanton Elementary School for preschool through 8th grade. For high school, students go to Edison High School, which serves grades 9 through 12.
Famous Person from Empire
- Don Sutherin is a notable person from Empire. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame for his achievements in football. He also played in the NFL.
See also
In Spanish: Empire (Ohio) para niños
