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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Imperial Beach

California · 26,512 residents · 4.29 sq mi
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Imperial Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $144,100. At a median age of 26.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 26.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

26,512
−2%vs 2000
vs 26,992 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,180 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 6,292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
26.9
−6%vs 2000
vs 28.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
26K26K27K27K27K1990201020202024Imperial Beach
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,464
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,882 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,731
−33%vs 2000
vs $16,003 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$144,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $168,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$591
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $690 in 2000
US average: $450
29.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.0% in 2000
70.9% rent
5.4
+16%vs 2000
vs 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(11,737)
Black5%(1,343)
Hispanic / Latino40.1%(10,818)
Asian6.2%(1,677)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.4%(20,359)
1990
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(19,338)
Black4.9%(1,298)
Hispanic / Latino28%(7,429)
Asian8.3%(2,201)
Other13.9%(3,675)
Diversity Score76.3%(20,218)
76
+1%vs 2000
vs 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Imperial Beach, California?

Imperial Beach, California has about 26,512 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Imperial Beach, California?

The typical household in Imperial Beach, California earns about $26,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Imperial Beach, California expensive?

In Imperial Beach, California, the median home is worth about $144,100, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Imperial Beach, California?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Imperial Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Imperial Beach, California?

About 17.7% of people in Imperial Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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