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Imperial

Pennsylvania · 2,722 residents · 3.173 sq mi
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Imperial has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,132. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $197,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,722
+7%since 2019
from 2,533 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
858 / sq mi
+7%since 2019
from 798 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
Unchangedsince 2019
from 41.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024Imperial
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,132
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $59,318 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,751
+1%since 2019
from $35,393 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 45.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,700
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $250,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $802 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 60.6% in 2019
31.4% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−15%since 2019
from 4.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,475)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(24)
Asian1.3%(34)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(142)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(2,492)
Black2%(54)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(41)
Asian1.5%(41)
Other2.1%(58)
Diversity Score17.3%(470)
Diversity Score
17
+207%since 2019
from 6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 38.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 90.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 19.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
−3%since 2019
from 24.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 84.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 77.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 42.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Female
50.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Imperial, Pennsylvania?

Imperial, Pennsylvania has about 2,722 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Imperial, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Imperial, Pennsylvania earns about $55,132 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 $197,700, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Imperial, Pennsylvania?

About 47.6% 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 6.0% of people in Imperial, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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