Imperial Beach

City in San Diego County, California

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Imperial Beach is a city in San Diego County, California, with 26,137 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coronado, 6.8 miles N.

About Imperial Beach

Imperial Beach is a beach city in San Diego County, California, United States, with a population of 26,137 as of the 2020 census. It is in the South Bay area of San Diego County, 14.1 miles (22.7 km) south of downtown San Diego and 5 miles (8 km) northwest of downtown Tijuana, Mexico. Imperial Beach is the southernmost city in California and the West Coast of the United States.

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Living in Imperial Beach

Median household income
$86,111
Median home value
$857,000
Median rent
$2,011/mo
Median age
35.1
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Imperial Beach, CA population

Imperial Beach had 26,137 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census26,137
Density6,090 per sq mi (2,351 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Imperial Beach at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Diego County
TypeCity
Population26,137 (2020)
Land area4.29 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Water area0.15 sq mi (0.39 km²)
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates32.5654° N, 117.1146° W
ZIP code91932
Official websiteimperialbeachca.gov
Census code (GEOID)0636294

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Imperial Beach

What county is Imperial Beach in?

Imperial Beach is in San Diego County, California.

What is the population of Imperial Beach, CA?

26,137 people lived in Imperial Beach at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Imperial Beach, CA?

The ZIP code of Imperial Beach is 91932.

What is the elevation of Imperial Beach?

20 feet (6 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Imperial Beach?

Coronado (6.8 mi), National City (7.0 mi), Chula Vista (7.2 mi), Bonita (9.8 mi), La Presa (12.0 mi).

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