Imperial County California Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Imperial County California area was $51,809 in 2021, the latest figures available. Imperial County median household income is $33,098 lower than the median California household income and $17,908 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Imperial County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Imperial County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Imperial County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| California | $84,907 | -1.88% | +4.54% |
| Imperial County | $51,809 | -1.28% | -1.97% |
Trends in Imperial County, CA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Imperial is $51,809. Real median household income peaked in 2016 at $55,430 and is now $3,621 (6.53%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Imperial County, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Imperial County
| Date | US | California | Imperial County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $84,907 | $51,809 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $86,534 | $52,482 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $85,246 | $51,368 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $81,221 | $52,852 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $79,363 | $52,180 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $76,480 | $55,430 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $73,761 | $46,718 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $70,949 | $45,010 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $70,119 | $50,455 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $68,956 | $47,525 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $69,160 | $45,686 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $74,599 | $48,855 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $78,527 | $41,802 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $74,584 | $49,417 |
Imperial County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Imperial County was $60,571 in 2021. Compared to the median California family income, Imperial County median family income is $36,817 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Imperial County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Imperial County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| California | $97,388 | -1.42% | +4.75% |
| Imperial County | $60,571 | -1.95% | +4.35% |
Trends in Imperial County, CA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Imperial is $60,571. Real median family income peaked in 2016 at $64,502 and is now $3,931 (6.09%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Imperial County, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Imperial County
| Date | US | California | Imperial County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $97,388 | $60,571 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $98,790 | $61,775 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $96,837 | $60,901 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $92,969 | $58,045 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $90,641 | $57,828 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $87,341 | $64,502 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $84,146 | $52,333 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $81,353 | $55,175 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $79,476 | $54,888 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $78,280 | $49,941 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $79,046 | $49,909 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $84,861 | $54,466 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $88,398 | $51,924 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $85,497 | $52,129 |
Imperial County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Imperial County was $19,952 in 2021. Compared to the median California per capita income, Imperial County median per capita income is $22,444 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Imperial County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Imperial County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| California | $42,396 | -0.95% | +5.84% |
| Imperial County | $19,952 | -1.62% | +9.29% |
Trends in Imperial County, CA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Imperial is $19,952. Real per capita income peaked in 2009 at $21,030 and is now $1,078 (5.13%) lower. From a post peak low of $17,536 in 2012, real per capita income for Imperial has now grown by $2,416 (13.78%).
Real Per Capita Income: Imperial County, California, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Imperial County
| Date | US | California | Imperial County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $42,396 | $19,952 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $42,804 | $20,281 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $41,747 | $19,923 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $40,056 | $18,256 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $38,735 | $20,471 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $37,697 | $19,397 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $36,123 | $18,020 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $34,872 | $18,588 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $34,382 | $18,764 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $33,505 | $17,536 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $33,633 | $19,603 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $35,299 | $21,030 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $37,566 | $19,643 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $37,272 | $19,985 |
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