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Imperial

County:
Chase County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.025
State:
Nebraska

Imperial is a city located in Chase County, Nebraska. Imperial has a 2026 population of 1,930. It is also the county seat of Chase County. Imperial is currently declining at a rate of -1.13% annually and its population has decreased by -6.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,065 in 2020.

The median household income in Imperial is $74,176 with a poverty rate of 7.06%. The median age in Imperial is 44.8 years: 41.6 years for males, and 45.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.0 males.

1.9K
Total Population
638
Density (mi²)
-22 -1.13%
Growth

Imperial Population

Imperial Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,930-22-1.13%
20251,952-23-1.16%
20241,975-20-1%
20231,99510.05%
20221,994-36-1.77%
20212,030-35-1.69%
20202,065-4-0.19%
20192,04350.25%
20182,03800%
20172,03840.2%
20162,034-29-1.41%
20152,063-14-0.67%
20142,077-6-0.29%
20132,083-16-0.76%
20122,099160.77%
20112,083120.58%
20102,07100%

Median Age

Overall: 44.8 years
Female: 45.8 years
Male: 41.6 years

Imperial Adults

There are 1,669 adults, (476 of whom are seniors) in Imperial.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,122 (50.8%)
Male: 1,088 (49.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Imperial includes 72.4% White, 3.44% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,60072.4%
Two or more races49222.26%
Other race763.44%
Native American411.86%
Black or African American10.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races46421%
Other race763.44%
Native American411.86%
White150.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,58571.72%
Two or more races281.27%
Black or African American10.05%

Imperial Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Imperial 's average per capita income is $45,792. Household income levels show a median of $74,176. The poverty rate stands at 7.06%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$101,944-
Families$97,625$132,574
Households$74,176$106,911
Non Families$45,923$58,681

$45,792

Average Income

$74,176

Median Household Income

7.06%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)