Imperial County's estimated 2026 population is 180,051 with a growth rate of -0.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Imperial County is the 31st largest county in California. The 2010 population was 174,704 and has seen a growth of 3.06% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 33.2 years
Female: 34.2 years
Male: 32.2 years
There are 129,148 adults, (24,701 of whom are seniors) in Imperial County.
Female: 87,561 (48.6%)
Male: 92,641 (51.4%)
The racial composition of Imperial County includes 41.45% other race, 19.82% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 74,702 | 41.45% |
| Two or more races | 60,055 | 33.33% |
| White | 35,716 | 19.82% |
| Black or African American | 3,975 | 2.21% |
| Native American | 2,795 | 1.55% |
| Asian | 2,764 | 1.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 195 | 0.11% |
Imperial County's average per capita income is $37,894. Household income levels show a median of $57,681. The poverty rate stands at 19.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,310 | $104,802 |
| Families | $65,458 | $86,941 |
| Households | $57,681 | $79,363 |
| Non Families | $29,421 | $47,817 |
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