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Imperial

Texas · 278 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 $30,000. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 150 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $33,500. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
278
−35%since 2000
from 428 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
66 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+4%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1652373093804522000201020202024Imperial
2024189
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,535
+31%since 2000
from $16,464 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing17.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
14.7%
−71.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+36%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino49.3%(137)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(174)
Diversity Score
62
+2%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+6%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
47.6%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.5%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Imperial, Texas?

Imperial, Texas has about 278 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Imperial, Texas?

The typical household in Imperial, Texas earns about $30,000 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 $33,500, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Imperial, Texas?

About 8.5% 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 9.2% of people in Imperial, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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