Demographics & People — Imperial, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 20,943 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~22,600 |
| Median Age | 31.3 |
| Total Households | 6,020 |
| Family Households | 4,515 |
| Average Household Size | 3.47 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4681 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,809 |
| Black or African American | 216 |
| Asian | 816 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17,659 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 16,449 |
| Other groups | 16,303 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 16,171 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,252 |
| American | 709 |
| German | 468 |
| Irish | 461 |
| Italian | 304 |
| Subsaharan African | 258 |
| African | 230 |
Language
| English Only | 5,992 |
| Spanish | 12,451 |
| Population 5+ | 19,191 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 803 |
| Population 18+ | 13,251 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Imperial, California.