Imperial County, California

Total Population: 179,319

County Seat: El Centro

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Median Home Value

$279,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,393

Across all households

Median Age

33 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino85.6%
White (Non-Hispanic)9.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.3%
Two or More Races0.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.7%

Under 18 Years

28.5%

65 Years and Over

13.5%

Male

51.4%

Female

48.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

80.9%

No Health Insurance

6.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

71.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

10.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,393

Mean Household Income

$77,390

Per Capita Income

$22,702

Unemployment Rate (16+)

12.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

26.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$279,500

Median Rent

$1,012/mo

Total Housing Units

57,511

Owner-Occupied

56.8%

Renter-Occupied

43.2%

Vacancy Rate

15.1%

Married Couple Households

49.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.9%

Average Household Size

3.51

Broadband Internet Access

88.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 06025.