Imperial is a city located in Imperial County, California. Imperial has a 2025 population of 22,339. Imperial is currently growing at a rate of 1.7% annually and its population has increased by 9.14% 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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Imperial includes 37.29% White, 27.85% other race, 3.9% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
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% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Imperial's average per capita income is $53,295. Household income levels show a median of $83,214. The poverty rate stands at 12.45%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $113,041 | - |
Families | $96,417 | $105,042 |
Households | $83,214 | $96,871 |
Non Families | $42,204 | $59,309 |
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