Imperial County, California
CA · FIPS 06025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 180,202 | — | #381 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,681 | -23.2% | #2,289 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 33.2 years | -14.7% | #3,067 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $309,600 | +9.8% | #579 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,056 | -9.2% | #830 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% | +55.0% | #2,629 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Imperial County has a population of 180,202, making it the #381 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.2 years, which is 14.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Imperial County is $57,681, ranking #2,289 out of 3,222 counties — 23.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.5% and unemployment stands at 12.5%.
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The median home value in Imperial County is $309,600 (+9.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,056/mo and the homeownership rate is 56.8%.
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94.0% of residents in Imperial County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.
About Imperial County, California
Imperial County, California has a total population of 180,202, making it the 381st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Imperial County is 33.2 years, which is 14.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Imperial County is $57,681, which ranks #2,289 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5%.
The median home value in Imperial County is $309,600, 9.8% above the national median. Renters in Imperial County pay a median gross rent of $1,056 per month. The homeownership rate is 56.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Imperial County, 16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.
Imperial County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 86.0% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (9.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.0%).
All data for Imperial County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.