Imperial County Summary

Life in Imperial County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Imperial County 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 County:

  • The population in Imperial County is 179,578.

  • The median home value in Imperial County is $324,645.

  • The median income in Imperial County is $53,847.

  • The median rent in Imperial County is $961.

  • The unemployment rate in Imperial County is 13.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Imperial County is 21.1%.

  • The average high in Imperial County is 93.8° and there are 6.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Imperial County

List Of Cities & Towns in Imperial County

El Centro, CA Population 44,184

Calexico, CA Population 38,599

Brawley, CA Population 26,509

Imperial, CA Population 20,430

Heber, CA Population 7,910

Calipatria, CA Population 6,579

Salton City, CA Population 6,202

Holtville, CA Population 5,620

Westmorland, CA Population 2,010

Seeley, CA Population 1,756

Niland, CA Population 602

Desert Shores, CA Population 360

Bombay Beach, CA Population 242

Salton Sea Beach, CA Population 186

Ocotillo, CA Population 146

Palo Verde, CA Population 81

Winterhaven, CA Population 53

Map Of Imperial County

Imperial County, CA Weather

  • The average high in Imperial County is 93.8°.

  • There are 49.53 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 6.5 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 9:34 hours of sun each day in Imperial County.

StatImperial County
Mean High93.8
Nice Days49.53
Rainfall6.5
Snowfall0.0
Sunny_hours9:34
93.8°
Average High
6.5
Inches of Rain

Imperial County Photos

Brawley City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User en:User:Epolk Eric Polk | CC BY-SA 2.5
Brawley Post Office
Source: Wikipedia User The original uploader was | CC BY-SA 2.5
San Diego Panorama
Source: Wikipedia User [2] | CC BY 2.0
Calexico Ca   Old City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Omar Bárcena | CC BY 2.0
San Diego Panorama
Source: Wikipedia User [2] | CC BY 2.0
California Near Calipatria In The Imperial Valleyc Southwest Of Blythe   Nara
Source: Public Domain

Imperial County Demographics

Population over time in Imperial County

The current population in Imperial County is 179,578. The population has decreased -0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 180,051 -0.3%
2021 180,580 -0.1%
2020 180,701 -

Gender in Imperial County

  • Imperial County is 48.5% female with 87,147 female residents.

  • Imperial County is 51.5% male with 92,430 male residents.

Female
48.5% (87,147)
Male
51.5% (92,430)
Gender Imperial County CA USA
Female 48.5% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 51.5% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Imperial County

Imperial County is:

  • 9.6% White with 17,181 White residents.

  • 2.3% African American with 4,084 African American residents.

  • 0.7% American Indian with 1,277 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 2,337 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 44 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 88 Other residents.

  • 0.7% Two Or More with 1,185 Two Or More residents.

  • 85.4% Hispanic with 153,382 Hispanic residents.

White
9.6% (17,181)
African American
2.3% (4,084)
American Indian
0.7% (1,277)
Asian
1.3% (2,337)
Hawaiian
0.0% (44)
Other
0.0% (88)
Two Or More
0.7% (1,185)
Hispanic
85.4% (153,382)

Table: Imperial County By Race

Race Imperial County CA USA
White 9.6% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 2.3% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.7% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.7% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 85.4% 39.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Imperial County, California

  • 7.4% of households in Imperial County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.2% of households in Imperial County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Imperial County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Imperial County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Imperial County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Imperial County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Imperial County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Imperial County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Imperial County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Imperial County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.4% (13,339)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.2% (9,318)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.5% (22,428)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.8% (15,722)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.3% (23,875)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.2% (27,323)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.1% (19,938)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.2% (30,955)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.3% (7,633)
$200,000 or more
5.0% (9,043)
Income Imperial County CA USA
Less than $10,000 7.4% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.2% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.5% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.8% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.3% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.2% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.1% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.2% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.0% 17.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Imperial County for adults over 25

  • 15.0% of adults in Imperial County completed < 9th grade.

  • 14.0% of adults in Imperial County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 25.0% of adults in Imperial County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Imperial County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Imperial County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Imperial County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Imperial County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Imperial County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Imperial County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
15% (26,936)
9-12th Grade
14% (25,140)
High School / GED
25% (44,894)
Some College
22% (39,507)
Associate's Degree
8% (14,366)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (21,549)
Master's Degree
3% (5,387)
Professional Degree
1% (1,795)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Imperial County CA USA
< 9th Grade 15% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 14% 7% 6%
High School / GED 25% 20% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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