Imperial Beach is a city located in San Diego County California. Imperial Beach has a 2024 population of 25,243. Imperial Beach is currently declining at a rate of -0.84% annually and its population has decreased by -3.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,102 in 2020.
The average household income in Imperial Beach is $91,554 with a poverty rate of 15.33%. The median age in Imperial Beach is 33.7 years: 33.7 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Imperial Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,278 | 54.59% |
| Two or more races | 5,635 | 21.54% |
| Other race | 2,943 | 11.25% |
| Asian | 1,848 | 7.07% |
| Black or African American | 1,214 | 4.64% |
| Native American | 185 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.21% |
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 | 9,115 | 2.75 | 31 | 69 |
| Married | 3,575 | 3.38 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Non Family | 3,020 | 1.39 | 25.9 | 74.1 |
| Female | 1,495 | 3.83 | 12.8 | 87.2 |
| Male | 1,025 | 2.98 | 19.6 | 80.4 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
31.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,610 | 9.38% |
| Associates Degree | 1,322 | 7.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,734 | 15.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,135 | 6.61% |
| High School Graduate | 4,939 | 28.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 880 | 5.13% |
| Some College | 4,549 | 26.5% |
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 | 8,060 | 6,069 | 1,184 |
| White | 6,687 | 6,544 | 2,167 |
| 2+ Races | 3,548 | 2,744 | 595 |
| Other Race | 1,769 | 1,394 | 187 |
| Asian | 1,170 | 952 | 278 |
| Black | 625 | 543 | 25 |
| Native American | 125 | 104 | 9 |
| Islander | 54 | 54 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,966 | $78,480 | $46,204 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,417 | $96,111 | $69,722 |
| High School Graduate | $35,008 | $46,318 | $28,173 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,548 | $34,718 | $21,438 |
| Overall | $41,157 | $46,121 | $33,909 |
| Some College | $42,644 | $45,868 | $38,607 |
$41,157
Average Earnings
$46,121
Average Male
$33,909
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.14% of Imperial Beach residents speak only English, while 43.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,742 | 2,195 | 15.97% |
| White | 8,487 | 1,041 | 12.27% |
| Black | 1,214 | 614 | 50.58% |
| Other | 2,897 | 553 | 19.09% |
| Multiple | 5,626 | 510 | 9.07% |
| Asian | 1,848 | 104 | 5.63% |
| Native | 185 | 76 | 41.08% |
15.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.98%
Male Poverty Rate
17.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Imperial Beach is Black, with 50.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Imperial Beach is Asian, with 5.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.41% |
| High School | 11.32% |
| Some College | 8.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.14% |
| Female Employed | 9.45% |
| Male Employed | 2.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,730 | $98,204 |
| Households | $75,731 | $91,554 |
| Married Families | $98,445 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,906 | $66,648 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,697
Number of Veterans
1,560
Male Veterans
137
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 788 |
| First Gulf War | 648 |
| Vietnam | 362 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 748 |
| 55 to 64 | 335 |
| 65 to 74 | 318 |
| 18 to 34 | 190 |
| 75+ | 106 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,162 | 10.23% |
| Hispanic | 534 | 5.63% |
| 2+ Races | 273 | 7.01% |
| Other Race | 112 | 5.76% |
| Black | 67 | 7.88% |
| Asian | 63 | 4.65% |
| Native American | 10 | 6.06% |
| Islander | 10 | 18.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
56.53%
Born in Imperial Beach
82.71%
Native Born
17.29%
Foreign Born
9.75%
Non Citizen
7.54%
Naturalized
82.71% of Imperial Beach residents were born in the United States, with 56.53% having been born in California. 9.75% 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 | 24,169 | -215 | -0.88% |
| 2028 | 24,384 | -215 | -0.87% |
| 2027 | 24,599 | -214 | -0.86% |
| 2026 | 24,813 | -215 | -0.86% |
| 2025 | 25,028 | -215 | -0.85% |
| 2024 | 25,243 | -215 | -0.84% |
| 2023 | 25,458 | -217 | -0.85% |
| 2022 | 25,675 | -232 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 25,907 | -195 | -0.75% |
| 2020 | 26,102 | -1,284 | -4.69% |
| 2019 | 27,386 | 69 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 27,317 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 27,311 | -51 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 27,362 | 112 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 27,250 | 165 | 0.61% |
| 2014 | 27,085 | 82 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 27,003 | 176 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 26,827 | 224 | 0.84% |
| 2011 | 26,603 | 221 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 26,382 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 26,992 | 480 | 1.81% |
| 1990 | 26,512 | 3,823 | 16.85% |
| 1980 | 22,689 | 2,445 | 12.08% |
| 1970 | 20,244 | 2,471 | 13.9% |
| 1960 | 17,773 | -6,396 | -26.46% |