Imperial, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Imperial, California Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
18,631
Unemployment
8.9%
Poverty
6.4%
Median Home
$248,200
Median Income
$82,133
Median Rent
$1,155
Imperial SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
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
64
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
345.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-85.28%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Imperial / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 64 | 345.4 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 48.6 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 10.8 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 37.8 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 55 | 296.8 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 14 | 75.6 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 29 | 156.5 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 64.8 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Imperial, CA Cost Of Living
106
Imperial's Overall Cost Of Living
Imperial's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Imperial | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 113 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 117 | 126 | 100 | |
Imperial, CA Photos
Source: Flickr User el cajon yacht club | CC BY 2.0
Rankings for Imperial in California
Map Of Imperial, CA
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Population over time in Imperial
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18,631 | 8.5% |
| 2019 | 17,175 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 16,931 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 16,583 | 2.3% |
| 2016 | 16,215 | 2.7% |
| 2015 | 15,782 | 3.8% |
| 2014 | 15,205 | 3.5% |
| 2013 | 14,689 | 4.8% |
| 2012 | 14,017 | 4.6% |
| 2011 | 13,406 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Imperial
| Race | Imperial | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12.9% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.2% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 82.0% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Imperial
| Gender | Imperial | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Imperial for adults over 25
| Education | Imperial | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Imperial, California
| Income | Imperial | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.4% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.4% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.9% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 29.8% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.5% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
