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Imperial

Missouri · 4,709 residents · 5.242 sq mi
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Imperial is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,426. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $151,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,709
+8%since 2000
from 4,373 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
898 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+12%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Imperial
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,426
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,565 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,057
+23%since 2000
from $20,431 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+22%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(4,547)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(58)
Asian1%(46)
Other1.5%(72)
Diversity Score9.7%(455)
Diversity Score
10
+138%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Imperial, Missouri?

Imperial, Missouri has about 4,709 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Imperial, Missouri?

The typical household in Imperial, Missouri earns about $67,426 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 $151,900, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Imperial, Missouri?

About 18.5% 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 4.4% 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 567 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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