U.S. County · Profile

Imperial County

179.1KTotal Population
43Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+25.80%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Imperial County has a population of 179,057 as of 2023. It is located in California.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Imperial County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):85.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Hispanic or Latino85.4%152,915
White39.5%70,728
Some Other Race34.8%62,312
Two or More Races20.1%35,990
Black or African American2.6%4,655
American Indian/Alaska Native1.5%2,686
Asian1.5%2,686
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Imperial County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$53,847
27.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$21,216
44.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
21.1%
83.5% above national average
Median Age
32.6 years

Income & Poverty

$53,847Median Household Income
$21,216Per Capita Income
21.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$53,847$72,923
Families$60,776$80,038
Married-couple Families$60,776$68,069
Nonfamily Households$27,159$29,332

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Imperial County, California.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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