Empire, California

Empire
Motto: 
The Mexican City of the Central Valley
Location in Stanislaus County and the state of California
Location in Stanislaus County and the state of California
Coordinates: 37°38′39″N 120°54′27″W / 37.64417°N 120.90750°W / 37.64417; -120.90750
Country United States
State California
CountyStanislaus
Empire City1850
Empire1896
Area
 • Total1.563 sq mi (4.049 km2)
 • Land1.563 sq mi (4.049 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
118 ft (36 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,202
 • Density2,700/sq mi (1,000/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
95319
Area code209
FIPS code06-22622
GNIS feature ID1658501

Empire is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 4,189 at the 2010 census, up from 3,903 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. Influenced by the Mexican culture, Empire is agriculturally active, and is home to the new Empire Community Park.

  1. ^ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.