Imperial, California Population 2022
Imperial is a city located in Imperial County California. Imperial has a 2020 population of 19,467. Imperial is currently growing at a rate of 2.36% annually and its population has increased by 31.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,836 in 2010.
The average household income in Imperial is $88,685 with a poverty rate of 6.39%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,155 per month, and the median house value is $248,200. The median age in Imperial is 27.3 years, 27 years for males, and 27.7 years for females.
Imperial Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Imperialwas:
- White: 72.13%
- Two or more races: 12.40%
- Other race: 10.93%
- Asian: 3.26%
- Black or African American: 1.16%
- Native American: 0.12%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,438 | 72.13% |
| Black or African American | 217 | 1.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 23 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 607 | 3.26% |
| Some Other Race | 2,036 | 10.93% |
| Two or More Races | 2,310 | 12.40% |
Imperial Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,638 | 4.01 | 71.9 |
| Married | 2,522 | 4.71 | 83.1 |
| Male | 295 | 3.55 | 63.7 |
| Female | 797 | 5.77 | 43 |
| Non Family | 1,024 | 1.06 | 68.9 |
4.8
Average Family Size
4.01
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 703 | 7.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,289 | 13.17% |
| High School Graduate | 2,475 | 25.28% |
| Some College | 2,803 | 28.63% |
| Associates Degree | 409 | 4.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,396 | 14.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 716 | 7.31% |
Imperial Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 388 | 388 | 143 |
| Other Race | 869 | 787 | 278 |
| White | 1,517 | 1,356 | 427 |
| Hispanic | 7,589 | 5,760 | 1,542 |
| 2+ Races | 915 | 563 | 178 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | |
| Black | 217 | 215 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.86%.
$45,731
Average Earnings
$52,903
Average Male
$37,597
Average Female
Imperial Language by Age
Imperial Language
32.26% of Imperial residents speak only English, while 67.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 65.29% of the population.
Imperial Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,402 | 163 | 6.79% |
| Asian | 607 | 26 | 4.28% |
| Other | 103 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 15,250 | 1,000 | 6.56% |
| Multiple | 2,310 | 87 | 3.77% |
6.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.11%
Male Poverty Rate
7.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Imperial
The race most likely to be in poverty in Imperial is White, with 6.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Imperial is Multiple, with 3.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.70%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.71%.
Imperial Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Imperial Married by Age and Sex
Imperial Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Imperial Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 369 | 4.22% |
| Black | 31 | 14.29% |
| Native American | 18 | 78.26% |
| Asian | 28 | 7.04% |
| Other Race | 40 | 3.16% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 1.79% |
| Hispanic | 251 | 2.78% |
Imperial Veterans by Education
3.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
65.20%
Born in Imperial
78.64%
Native Born
21.36%
Foreign Born
8.83%
Non Citizen
12.53%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
78.64% of Imperial residents were born in the United States, with 65.20% having been born in California. 8.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 1,257 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 1,885 | 628 | 4.14% |
| 1930 | 1,943 | 58 | 0.30% |
| 1940 | 1,493 | -450 | -2.60% |
| 1950 | 1,759 | 266 | 1.65% |
| 1960 | 2,658 | 899 | 4.21% |
| 1970 | 3,094 | 436 | 1.53% |
| 1980 | 3,451 | 357 | 1.10% |
| 1990 | 4,113 | 662 | 1.77% |
| 2000 | 7,560 | 3,447 | 6.28% |
| 2010 | 14,836 | 7,276 | 6.97% |
| 2011 | 15,190 | 354 | 2.39% |
| 2012 | 15,556 | 366 | 2.41% |
| 2013 | 16,111 | 555 | 3.57% |
| 2014 | 16,680 | 569 | 3.53% |
| 2015 | 16,943 | 263 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 17,089 | 146 | 0.86% |
| 2017 | 17,432 | 343 | 2.01% |
| 2018 | 17,671 | 239 | 1.37% |
| 2019 | 18,120 | 449 | 2.54% |
| 2020 | 18,569 | 449 | 2.48% |
| 2021 | 19,018 | 449 | 2.42% |
| 2022 | 19,467 | 449 | 2.36% |