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Imperial, NE
City in Chase County, Nebraska.
Population
2,210
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
731
ZIP codes
0
Imperial and its ZIP codes
Imperial at a glance
- Imperial is about 28 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 59th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $74,176, 3% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,600 (34% below Nebraska) and median rent is $904 a month.
Local data for Imperial, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Imperial, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,176
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$158,600
Median rent
$904/mo
Homeownership
85.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
12.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (530), German Americans (506), Irish Americans (183).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chase County. PPP loans are for Imperial.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,255
1,738 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,006
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$33.7M
FY 2026, $8,661 per person
How people get to work
Imperial, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked6.5%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 12.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Imperial, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 16°F
17.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Imperial, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Imperial
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChampionCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| EndersCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.1 |
| WaunetaVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| LamarVillage | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| HamletVillage | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| GrantCity | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| MadridVillage | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| ElsieVillage | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| VenangoVillage | 27 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Imperial, NE in?
- Imperial is in Chase County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Imperial, NE?
- About 2,210 people live in Imperial, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Imperial?
- Nearby places include Champion (6.7 mi), Enders (6.7 mi), Wauneta (16 mi), Lamar (19 mi), Hamlet (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023