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Imperial

Texas · 294 residents · 4.222 sq mi
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Imperial is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,250. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 134 residents. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
294
−31%since 2000
from 428 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
70 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.0
−22%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1652373093804522000201020202024Imperial
2024189
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,250
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,761
+111%since 2000
from $16,464 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing35%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing23.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$407
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
22.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(106)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino59.5%(175)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other6.4%(19)
Diversity Score67.5%(198)
Diversity Score
67
+10%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
−30%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.2%
−53.1 ptssince 2013
from 73.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Imperial, Texas?

Imperial, Texas has about 294 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Imperial, Texas?

The typical household in Imperial, Texas earns about $75,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Imperial, Texas expensive?

In Imperial, Texas, the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Imperial, Texas?

About 28.1% 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 13.1% 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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