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Imperial

Missouri · 5,488 residents · 5.242 sq mi
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Imperial has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,028. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $228,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 27% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,488
+25%since 2000
from 4,373 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,047 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
+7%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Imperial
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,028
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,565 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,620
+65%since 2000
from $20,431 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.9%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
+9%since 2010
from 0.332 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,446
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+37%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(4,242)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(51)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(178)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(4,792)
Black1.3%(70)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(237)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other6.8%(373)
Diversity Score28.9%(1,584)
Diversity Score
29
+610%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.2%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2017
from 81.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Imperial, Missouri?

Imperial, Missouri has about 5,488 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Imperial, Missouri?

The typical household in Imperial, Missouri earns about $90,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Imperial, Missouri expensive?

In Imperial, Missouri, the median home is worth about $228,700, and the typical rent is about $1,446 a month.

How educated are people in Imperial, Missouri?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Imperial, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Imperial, Missouri?

About 11.1% of people in Imperial, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Imperial, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Imperial, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,346 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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