Imperial County's 2026 population is estimated at 180,051, reflecting a -0.75% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Imperial County is the 31st largest county in California. The 2010 population was 174,704 and has grown 3.06% since 2010.
Overall: 33.2 years
Female: 34.2 years
Male: 32.2 years
There are 129,148 adults, (24,701 of whom are seniors) in Imperial County.
Female: 87,561 (48.6%)
Male: 92,641 (51.4%)
The racial composition of Imperial County includes 41.45% other race, 19.82% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 74,702 | 41.45% |
| Two or more races | 60,055 | 33.33% |
| White | 35,716 | 19.82% |
| Black or African American | 3,975 | 2.21% |
| Native American | 2,795 | 1.55% |
| Asian | 2,764 | 1.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 195 | 0.11% |
Imperial County 's average per capita income is $37,894. Household income levels show a median of $57,681. The poverty rate stands at 19.53%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,310 | $104,802 |
| Families | $65,458 | $86,941 |
| Households | $57,681 | $79,363 |
| Non Families | $29,421 | $47,817 |
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