Imperial is a city located in Chase County Nebraska. Imperial has a 2024 population of 1,938. It is also the county seat of Chase County. Imperial is currently declining at a rate of -1.57% annually and its population has decreased by -5.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,061 in 2020.
The average household income in Imperial is $90,915 with a poverty rate of 9.89%. The median age in Imperial is 38.9 years: 40.3 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Imperial was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,862 | 84.37% |
| Two or more races | 282 | 12.78% |
| Other race | 33 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.45% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 809 | 2.66 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Married | 465 | 3.41 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 224 | 1.04 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Female | 83 | 2.75 | 16.9 | 83.1 |
| Male | 37 | 2.95 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
77.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 119 | 8.05% |
| Associates Degree | 171 | 11.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 241 | 16.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 141 | 9.54% |
| High School Graduate | 383 | 25.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 132 | 8.93% |
| Some College | 291 | 19.69% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,127 | 1,051 | 369 |
| Hispanic | 320 | 145 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 193 | 144 | 0 |
| Other Race | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,000 | $57,604 | $41,653 |
| Graduate Degree | $109,000 | $129,219 | $54,028 |
| High School Graduate | $31,250 | $38,846 | $19,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,625 | $45,645 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,365 | $46,672 | $23,929 |
| Some College | $35,000 | $66,563 | $15,691 |
$38,365
Average Earnings
$46,672
Average Male
$23,929
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.39% of Imperial residents speak only English, while 19.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 643 | 110 | 17.11% |
| White | 1,464 | 101 | 6.9% |
| Other | 33 | 9 | 27.27% |
| Multiple | 282 | 8 | 2.84% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
9.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.66%
Male Poverty Rate
8.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Imperial is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Imperial is Multiple, with 2.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.29% |
| Some College | 7.19% |
| High School | 5.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.67% |
| Male Employed | 3.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,549 | $106,334 |
| Households | $64,625 | $90,915 |
| Married Families | $86,641 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,346 | $48,608 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
103
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95 | 7.02% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 2.51% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 3.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
58.95%
Born in Imperial
92.75%
Native Born
7.25%
Foreign Born
6.03%
Non Citizen
1.22%
Naturalized
92.75% of Imperial residents were born in the United States, with 58.95% having been born in Nebraska. 6.03% 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 | 1,784 | -31 | -1.71% |
| 2028 | 1,815 | -31 | -1.68% |
| 2027 | 1,846 | -30 | -1.6% |
| 2026 | 1,876 | -31 | -1.63% |
| 2025 | 1,907 | -31 | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 1,938 | -31 | -1.57% |
| 2023 | 1,969 | -13 | -0.66% |
| 2022 | 1,982 | -41 | -2.03% |
| 2021 | 2,023 | -38 | -1.84% |
| 2020 | 2,061 | 18 | 0.88% |
| 2019 | 2,043 | 5 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 2,038 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2,038 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 2,034 | -29 | -1.41% |
| 2015 | 2,063 | -14 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 2,077 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 2,083 | -16 | -0.76% |
| 2012 | 2,099 | 16 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 2,083 | 12 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 2,071 | 0 | 0% |