2023 ACS Census Data · Population 179,319
Imperial County is a mid-sized county in California with a population of 179,319. The median household income is $56,393, 13% below the national average. The poverty rate is 19.6%, median home value is $279,500, and 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 33% below the national average.
Population
179,319
2023 estimate
Rank #379 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$56,393
Household
Rank #2248 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$279,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #587 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #2577 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
30.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
75.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
35% below California avg·13% below national avg
Poverty Rate
53% below California avg·31% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% below California avg·9% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$22,702
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
19.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
52.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
51% below California avg·34% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
37% below California avg·9% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
11% below California avg·22% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
3% below California avg·57% below national avg
Housing Units
57,511
Households
48,844
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,728
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
88.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
46% below California avg·33% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
17% below California avg·19% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.8%
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