Imperial Beach, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Imperial Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,657 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5820.5 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.47% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.5 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,138 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Imperial Beach grew by 1.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 25,419 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Imperial Beach has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Imperial Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,144 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.33% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Imperial Beach is about 19% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Imperial Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $553,734 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,908 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 30.4% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Imperial Beach is about 24.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,908 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Imperial Beach spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 211 hours, about 8.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Imperial Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.3 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.6 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 211 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,532 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 27,145 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,401 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Imperial Beach is 25 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Imperial Beach has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Imperial Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Imperial Beach has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Imperial Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.0% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Imperial Beach, California.
What is the population of Imperial Beach, California?
The population of Imperial Beach, California is 25,657, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Imperial Beach, California?
The population density of Imperial Beach, California is 5820.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Imperial Beach, California?
The median household income in Imperial Beach, California is $78,144, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Imperial Beach, California?
The median home price in Imperial Beach, California is $553,734, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Imperial Beach, California?
The unemployment rate in Imperial Beach, California is 7.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.