Imperial Beach, CA Demographics

A map of Imperial Beach's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	13,663	13,369	53.0%	51.1%
White	8,411	8,712	32.6%	33.3%
Multiracial	1,272	1,349	4.9%	5.2%
Asian	1,190	1,500	4.6%	5.7%
Black	991	873	3.8%	3.3%
Native American/Other	237	334	0.9%	1.3%

Imperial Beach, California has an estimated population of 25,764, a slight decrease from the 26,137 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.0% Hispanic, 32.6% White, 4.9% Multiracial, 4.6% Asian, 3.8% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Imperial Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Imperial Beach has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Imperial Beach, that probability was 62.0% in 2020 and 60.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Imperial Beach is ranked the 297th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Imperial Beach was ranked the 294th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Imperial Beach's White Population

8,411 residents of Imperial Beach, or 32.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Imperial Beach is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Imperial Beach ranks 1142nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Imperial Beach's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Imperial Beach's population has decreased from 33.3% to 32.6%.

Imperial Beach is more White than neighboring National City (10.6% White), Chula Vista (15.3% White), and La Presa (23.5% White). Imperial Beach is less White than neighboring Coronado (67.8% White), and Bonita (34.3% White).

Imperial Beach's Black Population

991 residents of Imperial Beach, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Imperial Beach is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Imperial Beach ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Imperial Beach's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. Black residents' share of Imperial Beach's population has increased from 3.3% to 3.8%.

Imperial Beach is more Black than neighboring Coronado (2.4% Black), and Bonita (1.9% Black). Imperial Beach is less Black than neighboring National City (5.1% Black), Chula Vista (4.7% Black), and La Presa (11.4% Black).

Imperial Beach's Asian Population

1,190 residents of Imperial Beach, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Imperial Beach is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Imperial Beach ranks 439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Imperial Beach's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.7%. Asian residents' share of Imperial Beach's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.6%.

Imperial Beach is more Asian than neighboring Coronado (3.3% Asian). Imperial Beach is less Asian than neighboring National City (16.7% Asian), Chula Vista (14.2% Asian), Bonita (12.1% Asian), and La Presa (9.3% Asian).

Imperial Beach's Hispanic Population

13,663 residents of Imperial Beach, or 53.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Imperial Beach is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Imperial Beach ranks 387th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Imperial Beach's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Imperial Beach's population has increased from 51.1% to 53.0%.

Imperial Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Coronado (20.2% Hispanic), Bonita (48.6% Hispanic), and La Presa (50.3% Hispanic). Imperial Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring National City (63.5% Hispanic), and Chula Vista (61.1% Hispanic).

Imperial Beach's Native American/Other Population

237 residents of Imperial Beach, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Imperial Beach is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Imperial Beach ranks 760th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Imperial Beach's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 29.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Imperial Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Imperial Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bonita (0% Native American/Other). Imperial Beach is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coronado (1.2% Native American/Other), National City (1.2% Native American/Other), and La Presa (1.6% Native American/Other).

Imperial Beach's Multiracial Population

1,272 residents of Imperial Beach, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Imperial Beach is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Imperial Beach ranks 685th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Imperial Beach's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Imperial Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Imperial Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring National City (2.9% Multiracial), Chula Vista (3.9% Multiracial), Bonita (3.1% Multiracial), and La Presa (4% Multiracial). Imperial Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Coronado (5.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.