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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Imperial

Missouri · 4,373 residents · 5.242 sq mi
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Imperial is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,565. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $91,600. Households here earn about 31% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,373
+6%since 1990
from 4,142 in 1990
1990 – 2024
834 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 790 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
+12%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Imperial
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,565
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,139 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,431
+44%since 1990
from $14,214 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$519
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $432 in 1990
US average: $602
84.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.7% in 1990
15.9% rent
1.8
−13%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(4,013)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(31)
Asian0.3%(11)
Diversity Score9.3%(385)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(4,242)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(51)
Asian0.3%(14)
Diversity Score4.1%(178)
4
−56%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.5%
+15.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 0.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
−29%since 1990
from 26.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Imperial, Missouri?

Imperial, Missouri has about 4,373 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Imperial, Missouri?

The typical household in Imperial, Missouri earns about $49,565 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 $91,600, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Imperial, Missouri?

About 14.2% 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 9.8% 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 231 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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