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Niland, CA
Census-designated place in Imperial County, California.
Population
1,116
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,779
ZIP codes
0
Niland and its ZIP codes
Niland at a glance
- Niland is about 11 times as dense as California as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $226,200 (69% below California).
Local data for Niland, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Niland, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$226,200
Homeownership
54.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (973), German Americans (19), French Americans (19).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Imperial County. PPP loans are for Niland.
Unemployment rate
21.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,305
67,955 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,117
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.6B
FY 2026, $14,351 per person
How people get to work
Niland, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone37.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit12.0%
- Walked23.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other11.7%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Niland, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
571
Countywide, mostly excessive heat
Flood insurance policies
33
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
108° / 41°F
2.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Niland, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
18.7%
U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.3%
U.S. 11.1% +10.2 pts
Cities near Niland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CalipatriaCity | 4.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Bombay BeachCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| WestmorlandCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| BrawleyCity | 18 mi | 8.1 |
| Salton CityCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 21.4 |
| ImperialCity | 27 mi | 6.3 |
| North ShoreCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 11.2 |
| El Centro Naval Air FacilityCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Niland, CA in?
- Niland is in Imperial County, California.
- What is the population of Niland, CA?
- About 1,116 people live in Niland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Niland?
- Nearby places include Calipatria (4.8 mi), Bombay Beach (15 mi), Westmorland (15 mi), Brawley (18 mi), Salton City (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023