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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Imperial

Nebraska · 1,988 residents · 3.025 sq mi
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Imperial has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,157. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $42,600. With a median age of 38.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,988
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,982 in 2000
1990 – 2025
657 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 655 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.2
−7%vs 2000
vs 41.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Imperial
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,157
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,833 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,202
−49%vs 2000
vs $19,888 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.8%
+5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$270
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $344 in 2000
US average: $450
76.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.8% in 2000
23.1% rent
1.9
+4%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,871)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(102)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(252)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,978)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(73)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.3%(6)
Diversity Score9.7%(193)
10
−24%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.6%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.0 min
−2%vs 2000
vs 10.2 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, Nebraska?

Imperial, Nebraska has about 1,988 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Imperial, Nebraska?

The typical household in Imperial, Nebraska earns about $22,157 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Imperial, Nebraska expensive?

In Imperial, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $42,600, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in Imperial, Nebraska?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Imperial, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Imperial, Nebraska?

About 12.8% of people in Imperial, Nebraska 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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