Imperial is a city located in Imperial County California. Imperial has a 2024 population of 21,965. Imperial is currently growing at a rate of 1.73% annually and its population has increased by 7.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,469 in 2020.
The average household income in Imperial is $96,871 with a poverty rate of 12.45%. The median age in Imperial is 32.9 years: 32.4 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Imperial was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,809 | 37.29% |
| Two or more races | 6,121 | 29.23% |
| Other race | 5,832 | 27.85% |
| Asian | 816 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 216 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 149 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,020 | 3.47 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Married | 3,190 | 4.21 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Non Family | 1,505 | 1.15 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
| Female | 867 | 4.66 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Male | 458 | 3.73 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
4.15
Average Family Size
3.47
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,356 | 11.47% |
| Associates Degree | 1,030 | 8.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,517 | 12.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 882 | 7.46% |
| High School Graduate | 3,040 | 25.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 663 | 5.61% |
| Some College | 3,332 | 28.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,257 | 7,510 | 1,621 |
| Other Race | 3,535 | 2,725 | 699 |
| 2+ Races | 2,979 | 2,489 | 594 |
| White | 1,746 | 1,505 | 366 |
| Asian | 589 | 589 | 277 |
| Black | 192 | 190 | 150 |
| Native American | 73 | 73 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 78.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,792 | $104,292 | $45,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,592 | $146,705 | $72,150 |
| High School Graduate | $44,032 | $53,157 | $35,227 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,905 | $38,125 | $18,125 |
| Overall | $53,295 | $74,819 | $40,625 |
| Some College | $53,333 | $62,377 | $39,464 |
$53,295
Average Earnings
$74,819
Average Male
$40,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
31.22% of Imperial residents speak only English, while 68.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 64.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17,613 | 2,383 | 13.53% |
| Other | 5,787 | 837 | 14.46% |
| Multiple | 6,120 | 499 | 8.15% |
| White | 2,167 | 172 | 7.94% |
| Native | 149 | 35 | 23.49% |
| Black | 207 | 24 | 11.59% |
12.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.79%
Male Poverty Rate
13.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Imperial is Native, with 23.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Imperial is White, with 7.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.44% |
| Some College | 10.55% |
| High School | 9.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.47% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.26% |
| Male Employed | 4.91% |
| Female Employed | 1.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,417 | $105,042 |
| Households | $83,214 | $96,871 |
| Married Families | $113,041 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,204 | $59,309 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
892
Number of Veterans
866
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 351 |
| Second Gulf War | 261 |
| First Gulf War | 133 |
| Korea | 121 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 272 |
| 65 to 74 | 251 |
| 75+ | 249 |
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 57 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 593 | 5.34% |
| White | 342 | 6.8% |
| 2+ Races | 302 | 8.45% |
| Other Race | 191 | 4.43% |
| Asian | 57 | 9.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.74%
Born in Imperial
74.14%
Native Born
25.86%
Foreign Born
7.81%
Non Citizen
18.05%
Naturalized
74.14% of Imperial residents were born in the United States, with 65.74% having been born in California. 7.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 23,835 | 374 | 1.59% |
| 2028 | 23,461 | 374 | 1.62% |
| 2027 | 23,087 | 374 | 1.65% |
| 2026 | 22,713 | 374 | 1.67% |
| 2025 | 22,339 | 374 | 1.7% |
| 2024 | 21,965 | 374 | 1.73% |
| 2023 | 21,591 | 75 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 21,516 | 353 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 21,163 | 694 | 3.39% |
| 2020 | 20,469 | 1,435 | 7.54% |
| 2019 | 19,034 | 385 | 2.06% |
| 2018 | 18,649 | 469 | 2.58% |
| 2017 | 18,180 | 518 | 2.93% |
| 2016 | 17,662 | 500 | 2.91% |
| 2015 | 17,162 | 541 | 3.25% |
| 2014 | 16,621 | 612 | 3.82% |
| 2013 | 16,009 | 563 | 3.64% |
| 2012 | 15,446 | 366 | 2.43% |
| 2011 | 15,080 | 263 | 1.77% |
| 2010 | 14,817 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,560 | 3,447 | 83.81% |
| 1990 | 4,113 | 662 | 19.18% |
| 1980 | 3,451 | 357 | 11.54% |
| 1970 | 3,094 | 436 | 16.4% |
| 1960 | 2,658 | 899 | 51.11% |
| 1950 | 1,759 | 266 | 17.82% |
| 1940 | 1,493 | -450 | -23.16% |
| 1930 | 1,943 | 58 | 3.08% |
| 1920 | 1,885 | 628 | 49.96% |
| 1910 | 1,257 | -22,578 | -94.73% |