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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Imperial

Texas · 428 residents · 4.222 sq mi
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Imperial has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,375. Population has grown 31% since 2009. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $20,000. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

428
+31%vs 2009
vs 326 in 2009
2000 – 2024
101 / sq mi
+31%vs 2009
vs 77 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
39.9
+12%vs 2009
vs 35.7 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
1652373093804522000201020202024Imperial
2024189
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,375
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $36,250 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$16,464
−25%vs 2009
vs $22,041 in 2009
US average: $21,522
24.4%
+21.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$20,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $24,200 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$432
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $475 in 2009
US average: $602
85.9%
+11.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 74.2% in 2009
14.1% rent
0.8
+23%vs 2009
vs 0.7 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(203)
Black2.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino35%(114)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.1%(199)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(252)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino36.9%(158)
Asian1.4%(6)
Diversity Score61.4%(263)
61
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 61 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 8.8% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.9%
−7.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 80.6% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+4.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
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, Texas?

Imperial, Texas has about 428 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Imperial, Texas?

The typical household in Imperial, Texas earns about $24,375 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 $20,000, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Imperial, Texas?

About 9.8% 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 24.4% 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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