Imperial, CA Demographics
A map of Imperial's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 16,757 | 82.7% |
White | 2,452 | 12.1% |
Asian | 458 | 2.3% |
Black | 281 | 1.4% |
Multiracial | 206 | 1.0% |
Native American/Other | 109 | 0.5% |
Imperial, California had a population of 20,263 in 2020. It was 12.1% White, 1.4% Black, 2.3% Asian, 82.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Imperial, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Imperial is the 348th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Imperial's White Population
2,452 residents of Imperial identify as White, or 12.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Imperial considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Imperial is ranked #1410 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Imperial is more White than neighboring El Centro (8.7% White), Heber (1.8% White), Seeley (7% White), and Brawley (10.5% White). Imperial is less White than neighboring El Centro Naval Air Facility (34.3% White).
Imperial's Black Population
281 residents of Imperial identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Imperial roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Imperial is ranked #566 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Imperial is more Black than neighboring Heber (0.2% Black), and Brawley (1.1% Black). Imperial is less Black than neighboring El Centro (1.6% Black), El Centro Naval Air Facility (16.4% Black), and Seeley (1.8% Black).
Imperial's Asian Population
458 residents of Imperial identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Imperial less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Imperial is ranked #760 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Imperial is more Asian than neighboring El Centro (1.3% Asian), Heber (0.3% Asian), Seeley (0.7% Asian), and Brawley (0.9% Asian). Imperial is less Asian than neighboring El Centro Naval Air Facility (5.7% Asian).
Imperial's Hispanic Population
16,757 residents of Imperial identify as Hispanic, or 82.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Imperial considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Imperial is ranked #130 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Imperial is more Hispanic than neighboring El Centro Naval Air Facility (35% Hispanic). Imperial is less Hispanic than neighboring El Centro (87% Hispanic), Heber (97.3% Hispanic), Seeley (88.7% Hispanic), and Brawley (86.1% Hispanic).
Imperial's Native American/Other Population
109 residents of Imperial identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Imperial roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Imperial is ranked #1399 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Imperial is more Native American/Other than neighboring Heber (0.2% Native American/Other), and Brawley (0.4% Native American/Other). Imperial is less Native American/Other than neighboring El Centro Naval Air Facility (1.1% Native American/Other), and Seeley (0.8% Native American/Other).
Imperial's Multiracial Population
206 residents of Imperial identify as Multiracial, or 1.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Imperial roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Imperial is ranked #1463 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Imperial is more Multiracial than neighboring El Centro (0.7% Multiracial), Heber (0.2% Multiracial), and Brawley (0.9% Multiracial). Imperial is less Multiracial than neighboring El Centro Naval Air Facility (7.5% Multiracial), and Seeley (1.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.