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Imperial

Texas · 189 residents · 4.222 sq mi
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Imperial has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,333. Population has fallen 56% since 2000, a loss of 239 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $151,500. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 316%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
189
−56%since 2000
from 428 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
45 / sq mi
−56%since 2000
from 101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.2
+36%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1652373093804522000201020202024Imperial
2024189
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,333
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,639
+165%since 2000
from $16,464 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.543
+11%since 2010
from 0.490 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing18.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,500
+316%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+159%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(252)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino36.9%(158)
Asian1.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.4%(263)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.8%(26)
Diversity Score56.1%(106)
Diversity Score
56
−9%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+27.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+90%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
41.4%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.2%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 73.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+21.1 ptssince 2017
from 73.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
+34.4 ptssince 2016
from 56.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
−34.4 ptssince 2016
from 43.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Imperial, Texas?

Imperial, Texas has about 189 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Imperial, Texas?

The typical household in Imperial, Texas earns about $71,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Imperial, Texas expensive?

In Imperial, Texas, the median home is worth about $151,500.

How educated are people in Imperial, Texas?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Imperial, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Imperial, Texas?

About 13.8% of people in Imperial, Texas 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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