Census Bureau data for Imperial city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Imperial city
- What is the median household income in Imperial city?
- The median household income in Imperial city is $71,667 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Imperial city?
- The poverty rate in Imperial city is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Imperial city?
- $176,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Imperial city?
- The median gross rent in Imperial city is $1,046 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Imperial city residents have a college degree?
- 26.6% of adults in Imperial city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,182
Median Income
$71,667
Median Home Value
$176,700
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.8%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$12,522 (+21.2%)
Home Value:
+$26,600 (+17.7%)
Poverty Rate:
+1.2 pp (+14%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.7 pp (+16.2%)
Unemployment:
-1.3 pp (-41.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,182
Median Age
36.0
Female
53.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 70.9%
Two or More 13.6%
Other 1.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$71,667
±$15,132
-$3,318 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$101,122
Median Family Income
$84,000
Poverty Rate
9.8%
+3.1 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
10.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
5.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
17.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
0.8%
$10–15k
4.7%
$15–25k
9.6%
$25–35k
12.0%
$35–50k
9.6%
$50–75k
15.7%
$75–100k
17.1%
$100–150k
19.6%
$150–200k
3.2%
$200k+
7.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,037
Owner-Occupied
82.2%
Renter-Occupied
17.8%
Vacancy Rate
24.6%
Median Home Value
$176,700
-$47,100 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,046
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
24.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
42.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.1%
$50–100k
3.9%
$100–200k
28.0%
$200–300k
19.9%
$300–500k
19.3%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
13.5%
$500–1k
32.5%
$1–1.5k
44.4%
$1.5–2k
7.1%
$3.5k+
2.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.2%
1 vehicle
22.1%
2 vehicles
35.5%
3+
40.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
80.7%
2–4 units
0.5%
5–19 units
1.2%
20+ units
1.2%
Mobile home
15.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
19.2%
1940–1969
3.4%
1970–1999
35.8%
2000–2009
3.8%
2010+
6.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
26.6%
-7.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
7.1%
Some College / Associate
15.4%
Less Than High School
9.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
-1.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
10.2%
Self-Employed
6.4%
Government Workers
11.3%
Private For-Profit
82.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.6%
Agriculture
14.1%
Retail
11.7%
Construction
8.8%
Arts/Entmt.
6.6%
Finance
5.7%
Wholesale
5.6%
Information
5.2%
Prof. Services
4.8%
Manufacturing
3.7%
Transportation
3.3%
Public Admin
2.9%
Occupation
Management
33.8%
Sales
21.9%
Food Prep
17.6%
Construction
17.3%
Production
9.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
12.2 min
Drove Alone
77.6%
Carpool
4.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
10.2%
Walked
6.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
782
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
63.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
29.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.8%
5–9
8.9%
10–14
8.2%
15–19
4.3%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
9.9%
35–44
15.4%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
3.9%
65–74
6.8%
75–84
7.7%
85+
7.5%
Under 18: 29.4%
Working age (18–64): 70.6%
65 and over: 17.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
7.1%
Naturalized Citizen
14.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
7.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.2%
With a Disability
7.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.9%
Uninsured
11.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
89.5%
Has a Computer
94.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023