Imperial, PA Demographics

A map of Imperial's Population by Race

Imperial, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,001, a large increase from the 2,722 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.6% White, 16.8% Asian, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, 0.8% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Imperial, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Imperial has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Imperial, that probability was 16.0% in 2020 and 35.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Imperial is ranked the 474th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 was ranked the 516th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Imperial's White Population

2,360 residents of Imperial, or 78.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Imperial is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Imperial ranks 905th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Imperial's White population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Imperial's population has decreased from 91.6% to 78.6%.

Imperial is more White than neighboring Enlow (72.3% White). Imperial is less White than neighboring Clinton CDP (Allegheny County) (88.7% White), Carnot-Moon (79.3% White), Noblestown (84.4% White), and Sturgeon (94.5% White).

Imperial's Black Population

49 residents of Imperial, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Imperial is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Imperial ranks 636th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Imperial's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. Black residents' share of Imperial's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Imperial is more Black than neighboring Enlow (0% Black), Noblestown (0% Black), and Sturgeon (0% Black). Imperial is less Black than neighboring Clinton CDP (Allegheny County) (2% Black), and Carnot-Moon (5.1% Black).

Imperial's Asian Population

503 residents of Imperial, or 16.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Imperial is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Imperial ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Imperial's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1126.8%. Asian residents' share of Imperial's population has increased from 1.5% to 16.8%.

Imperial is more Asian than neighboring Clinton CDP (Allegheny County) (0% Asian), Carnot-Moon (6.2% Asian), Noblestown (5.5% Asian), and Sturgeon (0% Asian). Imperial is less Asian than neighboring Enlow (18.7% Asian).

Imperial's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Imperial, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Imperial is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Imperial ranks 1230th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Imperial's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 41.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Imperial's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.8%.

Imperial is more Hispanic than neighboring Noblestown (0% Hispanic), and Sturgeon (0% Hispanic). Imperial is less Hispanic than neighboring Enlow (3.5% Hispanic), Clinton CDP (Allegheny County) (7.3% Hispanic), and Carnot-Moon (3.5% Hispanic).

Imperial's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Imperial, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Imperial is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Imperial ranks 1089th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Imperial's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Imperial's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Imperial is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carnot-Moon (0.3% Native American/Other), and Sturgeon (5.5% Native American/Other).

Imperial's Multiracial Population

65 residents of Imperial, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Imperial is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Imperial ranks 1052nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Imperial's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Imperial's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.2%.

Imperial is more Multiracial than neighboring Clinton CDP (Allegheny County) (2% Multiracial), and Sturgeon (0% Multiracial). Imperial is less Multiracial than neighboring Enlow (5.4% Multiracial), Carnot-Moon (5.7% Multiracial), and Noblestown (10.1% 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.