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Imperial

Missouri · 4,407 residents · 5.242 sq mi
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Imperial has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,467. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,407
+1%since 2000
from 4,373 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
841 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+22%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Imperial
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,467
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,565 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,942
+42%since 2000
from $20,431 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
15.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(3,957)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2%(86)
Asian1.4%(63)
Other3.8%(167)
Diversity Score18.8%(826)
Diversity Score
19
+362%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Imperial, Missouri?

Imperial, Missouri has about 4,407 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Imperial, Missouri?

The typical household in Imperial, Missouri earns about $66,467 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 $171,100, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in Imperial, Missouri?

About 14.3% 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 7.4% 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 265 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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