Imperial County, CA

County

Cities in Imperial County

Neighborhoods in Imperial County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Imperial

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.0%

Households with Children

41.3%

School Enrollment K-12

25,579

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.1%
School Age (5-17): 21.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.3%
Working Age (35-54): 23.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.0%
Seniors (65+): 13.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 28.5%
High School / GED: 25.7%
Some College or Associate's: 29.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 25.4%
Single Parents: 15.9%
Couples & Adults: 34.5%
Living Alone: 24.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 86.0%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 2.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 96.4%
Puerto Rican: 0.3%
Cuban: 0.1%
Dominican: 0.1%
Central American: 1.1%
South American: 0.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 28.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 71.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 59.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 6.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 16.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 14.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 24.7%
Spanish: 74.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.3%
Elementary (1-4): 6.3%
Middle School (5-8): 6.7%
High School (9-12): 8.2%
College / Graduate: 7.7%
Not Enrolled: 67.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources