Imperial
City in Imperial County, California
Imperial is a city in Imperial County, California, with 20,263 residents (2020 Census). It sits at -59 ft (-18 m) above sea level. The nearest town is El Centro, 3.7 miles S.
- 20,263residents (2020 Census)
- -59 ftelevation · -18 m
- 6.3 sq miland area · 16.3 km²
- 3,213 / sq mipopulation density
- 92243ZIP code
About Imperial
Imperial is a city in Imperial County, California, 4 miles (6.4 km) north of El Centro.
As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 20,263. It is part of the El Centro metropolitan area. In 2016, Imperial was the fourth fastest-growing city in the state, gaining 4.1 percent more residents from January 1, 2015, to January 1, 2016. It compares to Imperial County's growth of 1.3 percent and Brawley's growth of 1.2 percent.
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Living in Imperial
- Median household income
- $90,195
- Median home value
- $360,900
- Median rent
- $1,255/mo
- Median age
- 31.3
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Imperial had 20,263 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,263 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,213 per sq mi (1,241 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Imperial at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Imperial County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,263 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.31 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Elevation | -59 ft (-18 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8388° N, 115.5720° W |
| ZIP code | 92243 |
| Official website | imperial.ca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0636280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Imperial
- El Centro3.7 mi S
- El Centro Naval Air Facility5.7 mi W
- Seeley7.3 mi SW
- Heber7.7 mi S
- Brawley10.0 mi N
- Holtville11.4 mi E
- Calexico11.5 mi SE
- Westmorland14.1 mi N
- Calipatria23.3 mi N
- Ocotillo25.8 mi W
- Niland27.8 mi N
- Bombay Beach36.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Imperial
What county is Imperial in?
Imperial is in Imperial County, California.
What is the population of Imperial, CA?
20,263 people lived in Imperial at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Imperial, CA?
The ZIP code of Imperial is 92243.
What is the elevation of Imperial?
-59 feet (-18 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Imperial?
El Centro (3.7 mi), El Centro Naval Air Facility (5.7 mi), Seeley (7.3 mi), Heber (7.7 mi), Brawley (10.0 mi).
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