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Imperial

Nebraska · 2,071 residents · 3.025 sq mi
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Imperial has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,070. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $89,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,071
+4%since 2000
from 1,982 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
685 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 655 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Imperial
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,070
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,122
+16%since 2000
from $19,888 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$468
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(1,735)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(318)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33%(683)
Diversity Score
33
+160%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.4 min
−28%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Imperial, Nebraska?

Imperial, Nebraska has about 2,071 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Imperial, Nebraska?

The typical household in Imperial, Nebraska earns about $42,070 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 $89,200, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Imperial, Nebraska?

About 18.2% 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 13.7% of people in Imperial, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Imperial, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Imperial, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 83 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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