Imperial is located in Imperial county California with a geographic area of 6.3 square miles. The total population in Imperial is 18,631 with 47.3% male and 52.7% female. Children under age 5 represent 11.6% of the population, under age 18 equal 37.4% of the population and over age 65 is 9.3% of the population. The median household income is $82,133, per capita income is $22,559. There are a total of 4,638 housing units with 71.9% owner occupied. Education includes 20.3% of residents that are high school graduates and 28.6% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Imperial in the summer is 89 degrees, and in the winter 43 degrees.