Imperial SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in Imperial summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Imperial. Key points include:
There were 57 total crimes in Imperial in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Imperial is 259.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Imperial is 77.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Imperial is 182.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Imperial is -87.76% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Imperial Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Imperial / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 57 | 259.3 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 77.3 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 15 | 68.2 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 40 | 182.0 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 7 | 31.8 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 23 | 104.6 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 10 | 45.5 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Imperial summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Imperial. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Imperial is 119 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Imperial is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Imperial is $437,251.
The median income in Imperial is $90,195.
Imperial's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Imperial Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Imperial | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 132 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 116 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Imperial, CA Weather
The average high in Imperial is 88.2° and the average low is 58.6°.
There are 11.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 2.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Imperial |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 88.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 11.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 2.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Imperial Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Imperial
The current population in Imperial is 21,430. The population has increased 59.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,430 | 2.3% |
| 2023 | 20,943 | 2.5% |
| 2022 | 20,430 | 2.2% |
| 2021 | 19,982 | 7.3% |
| 2020 | 18,631 | 6.7% |
| 2019 | 17,454 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 17,175 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 16,931 | 2.1% |
| 2016 | 16,583 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 16,215 | 2.7% |
| 2014 | 15,782 | 3.8% |
| 2013 | 15,205 | 3.5% |
| 2012 | 14,689 | 4.8% |
| 2011 | 14,017 | 4.6% |
| 2010 | 13,406 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Imperial
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Imperial is:
10.5% White with 2,250 White residents.
0.5% African American with 117 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
2.9% Asian with 618 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 48 Other residents.
0.4% Two Or More with 87 Two Or More residents.
85.4% Hispanic with 18,293 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Imperial | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10.5% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 85.4% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Imperial
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Imperial is 50.7% female with 10,857 female residents.
Imperial is 49.3% male with 10,573 male residents.
| Gender | Imperial | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Imperial for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Imperial completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Imperial completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Imperial completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Imperial completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Imperial completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Imperial completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Imperial completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Imperial completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Imperial completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Imperial | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Imperial, California
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3.0% of households in Imperial earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Imperial earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.8% of households in Imperial earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.9% of households in Imperial earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.7% of households in Imperial earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.0% of households in Imperial earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.8% of households in Imperial earn $75,000 to $99,999.
25.1% of households in Imperial earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.9% of households in Imperial earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.7% of households in Imperial earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Imperial | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.8% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.9% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.7% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.8% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.1% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.7% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
