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Demographic Analysis of Imperial Beach, California: Hispanic Majority and Racial Composition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Imperial Beach, California, is classified as a "Majority-Minority" community with a Hispanic majority. As of 2022, the city's population is 26,228, with a median income of $66,316. The racial composition shows a Hispanic majority at 53%, a White population at 32%, and other racial groups comprising smaller percentages.
Over the past decade, Imperial Beach has maintained its "Majority-Minority" status. The Hispanic population has increased from 47% in 2013 to 53% in 2022. The White population has decreased from 36% in 2013 to 32% in 2022. Other racial groups have remained relatively stable, with the Asian population around 7-8% and the Black population increasing slightly from 4% to 5% over the decade.
The median income in Imperial Beach has grown from $55,631 in 2013 to $66,316 in 2022, an increase of about 19%. The population grew from 2013 to 2019, peaking at 27,608, but has since declined to 26,228 in 2022.
The trends in Imperial Beach align with broader California patterns of increasing Hispanic populations in many urban areas. The income growth reflects general economic trends in California's coastal regions, though Imperial Beach's median income remains lower than many other coastal California cities.
Based on observed trends, Imperial Beach will likely continue to be a "Majority-Minority" community with an increasing Hispanic majority. The city may be transitioning towards a "Hispanic-Dominant Diverse Community" – acknowledging both the clear Hispanic majority and the significant presence of other racial groups.
Economically, if current trends continue, further income growth may occur, potentially leading to increased economic disparities within the community. Continued population fluctuations are possible, with potential stabilization or slow growth as the city balances development with its limited geographic area of 4.36 square miles.
Imperial Beach is evolving into a more pronounced Hispanic-majority community while maintaining significant diversity. This demographic shift, coupled with economic growth, suggests a dynamic period of change that may reshape the city's cultural and economic landscape in the coming years.
