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Imperial, CA


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Imperial, California

Imperial, California, in Imperial county, is 55 miles W of Yuma, Arizona (center to center) and 92 miles E of San Diego, California. About 7,560 people people live in Imperial.

The People and Families of Imperial

In Imperial, about 62% of adults are married. Homes in Imperial tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Imperial spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Imperial had a median family income of $53,053.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,000) in Imperial than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Imperial Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Imperial, about 72% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Imperial, 94% of commuters drive to work. In Imperial, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

Imperial strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyImperial Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Imperial Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Imperial Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Imperial Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Imperial, CA

Comparing Imperial to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity106
Male Share of the Population86
Female Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men23
Age of the Population13
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Short Commute Times810
Working at Home21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime67

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