Imperial County, CA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,393
Per Capita Income
$22,702
Poverty Rate
19.6%
SNAP Recipients
26.7%
Gini Index
0.462
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K23.7%
$25K–$50K21.4%
$50K–$75K15.4%
$75K–$100K11.4%
$100K–$150K17.1%
$150K–$200K5.5%
$200K+5.6%
The median household income in Imperial County, CA is $56,393 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $22,702. 19.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 26.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.462 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).