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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Imperial

Nebraska · 1,982 residents · 3.025 sq mi
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Imperial has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,833. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $62,800. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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

1,982
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,988 in 1990
1990 – 2025
655 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 657 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+7%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Imperial
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,833
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,157 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,888
+95%since 1990
from $10,202 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.7%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$344
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
22.2% rent
1.9
−3%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,978)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(73)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score9.7%(193)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,871)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(102)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score12.7%(252)
13
+31%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.6%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
+2%since 1990
from 10.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 1,982 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Imperial, Nebraska?

The typical household in Imperial, Nebraska earns about $33,833 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 $62,800, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Imperial, Nebraska?

About 18.4% 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 7.7% of people in Imperial, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Imperial, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Imperial, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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