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CITY · 2010 ACS

Imperial

Pennsylvania · 2,541 residents · 3.173 sq mi
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Imperial has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,091. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $121,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% 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
2,541
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2,538 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
801 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 800 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+4%vs 2011
vs 39.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,091
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,906 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,136
−6%vs 2011
vs $22,478 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+11%vs 2011
vs 0.375 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services12.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $120,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $638 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−30.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.8% in 2011
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.4%
+19.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+12%vs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,403)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian1.2%(30)
Other3.5%(90)
Diversity Score12.8%(324)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,409)
Black2.1%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(23)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other5.6%(141)
Diversity Score21%(533)
Diversity Score
21
+64%vs 2011
vs 13 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+4%vs 2011
vs 24.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
Female
50.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.3% in 2011
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Imperial, Pennsylvania?

Imperial, Pennsylvania has about 2,541 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Imperial, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Imperial, Pennsylvania earns about $44,091 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Imperial, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Imperial, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $121,700, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Imperial, Pennsylvania?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Imperial, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Imperial, Pennsylvania?

About 11.1% of people in Imperial, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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