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Imperial, California

Imperial is a city in Imperial County, California, 4 miles (6.4 km) north of El Centro.
Population 20,263

Top Events in Imperial History

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1901Architecture
Imperial's first post office opened in 1901.
2
1902History
The town-site of Imperial was plotted in 1902 for home and commercial businesses.
3
1904Government
Imperial incorporated in 1904.
4
1905Disaster
The Salton Sea was created after a 1905 flood from the Colorado River.
5
1907History
The city was originally thought to become the county seat, but lost out to the City of El Centro in 1907.
6
1916Disaster
Imperial was devastated by earthquakes in 1916 and 1940.
7
1932History
Snow is almost totally unknown in the city, except for trace amount on December 12, 1932, and a very brief fall of sleet mixed with hail during a shower in December 1967.
8
1979Disaster
In 1979, Another earthquake destroyed many of the old buildings in the downtown business area, including City Hall.
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2014History
In June 2014, a McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma crashed in a residential area.
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2016History
In 2016, Imperial was the fourth fastest-growing city in the state, gaining 4.1 percent more residents from January 1, 2015, to January 1, 2016.

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Historical Timeline

1901Architecture
Imperial's first post office opened in 1901.
1902History
The town-site of Imperial was plotted in 1902 for home and commercial businesses.
1904Government
Imperial incorporated in 1904.
1905Disaster
The Salton Sea was created after a 1905 flood from the Colorado River.
1907History
The city was originally thought to become the county seat, but lost out to the City of El Centro in 1907.
1916Disaster
Imperial was devastated by earthquakes in 1916 and 1940.
1932History
Snow is almost totally unknown in the city, except for trace amount on December 12, 1932, and a very brief fall of sleet mixed with hail during a shower in December 1967.
1979Disaster
In 1979, Another earthquake destroyed many of the old buildings in the downtown business area, including City Hall.
2014History
In June 2014, a McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma crashed in a residential area.
2016History
In 2016, Imperial was the fourth fastest-growing city in the state, gaining 4.1 percent more residents from January 1, 2015, to January 1, 2016.
2023History
The median household income in 2023 was $83,214, and the per capita income was $28,599.

Did You Know?

1
Imperial is located in the state of California.
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Imperial has a population of 20,263 residents.

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Famous People from Imperial, California

EL
Esteban Loaiza
Baseball Player · Born Dec 31, 1971 · Age 54
EM
Eleanor Mariano
United States Admiral, Physician To The President · Born 1955 · Age 71
PA
Paloma Aguirre
Politician
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David A. Bramlett
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