Imperial, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Imperial, California Summary

Life in Imperial research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Imperial over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Imperial:

  • The population in Imperial is 19,982.

  • The median home value in Imperial is $261,700.

  • The median income in Imperial is $81,657.

  • The cost of living in Imperial is 106 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Imperial is $1,173.

  • The unemployment rate in Imperial is 7.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Imperial is 9.2%.

Imperial SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
9
Amenities
9
Education
5
Commute
8.5

Imperial, CA Crime Report

98
Total Crimes
453.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
-80.50%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Imperial
/ 100k People
California
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 98 453.2 2,581.0 2,324.2
Violent Crime 20 92.5 442.0 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 5.6 6.3
Robbery 0 0.0 113.6 66.1
Aggravated Assault 19 87.9 288.7 268.2
Property Crime 78 360.7 2,138.9 1,954.4
Burglary 13 60.1 369.7 269.8
Larceny 50 231.2 1,341.7 1,401.9
Car Theft 15 69.4 427.6 282.7

Imperial, CA Cost Of Living

106
Imperial's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Imperial California National Average
Overall 106 139 100
Services 100 110 100
Groceries 100 112 100
Health 110 109 100
Housing 113 204 100
Transportation 104 126 100
Utilities 117 124 100

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Rankings for Imperial in California

Map Of Imperial, CA

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Population over time in Imperial

Year Population % Change
2021 18,631 8.5%
2020 17,175 1.4%
2019 16,931 2.1%
2018 16,583 2.3%
2017 16,215 2.7%
2016 15,782 3.8%
2015 15,205 3.5%
2014 14,689 4.8%
2013 14,017 4.6%
2012 13,406 -

Race / Ethnicity in Imperial

White
13.9% (2,768)
African American
1.7% (347)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
3.4% (685)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (38)
Two Or More
0.6% (124)
Hispanic
80.2% (16,020)
Race Imperial CA USA
White 13.9% 35.8% 59.4%
African American 1.7% 5.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 3.4% 14.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.6% 3.6% 3.2%
Hispanic 80.2% 39.5% 18.4%

Gender in Imperial

Female
52.1% (10,409)
Male
47.9% (9,573)
Gender Imperial CA USA
Female 52.1% 50.0% 50.5%
Male 47.9% 50.0% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Imperial for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
9.0% (1,798)
9-12th Grade
12.0% (2,397)
High School / GED
23.0% (4,595)
Some College
31.0% (6,194)
Associate's Degree
5.0% (999)
Bachelor's Degree
13.0% (2,597)
Master's Degree
5.0% (999)
Professional Degree
1.0% (199)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (199)
Education Imperial CA USA
< 9th Grade 9.0% 8.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 12.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 23.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 31.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 5.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 13.0% 22.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Imperial, California

Less than $10,000
4.8% (95,503)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.0% (39,210)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.6% (171,207)
$25,000 to $34,999
1.0% (20,187)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.6% (312,522)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.9% (298,545)
$75,000 to $99,999
23.5% (468,977)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.7% (413,072)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.1% (101,715)
$200,000 or more
3.9% (77,257)
Income Imperial CA USA
Less than $10,000 4.8% 4.6% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.0% 3.6% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% 6.2% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 1.0% 6.7% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.6% 9.4% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.9% 14.7% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 23.5% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.7% 17.5% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.1% 9.9% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 3.9% 15.1% 9.5%

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