Imperial County
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- Population
- 180,202
- Area
- 4,175.54 sq mi (10,814.6 km²), 305.11 sq mi water
- Median age
- 33.2
- Households
- 49,644
- Persons per household
- 3.5
- Median household income
- $57,681
- Median house value
- $309,600
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
County of Imperial Urges Governor to Veto SB 675
The County of Imperial is requesting that Governor Gavin Newsom veto Senate Bill (SB) 675, citing serious concerns over the potential financial burden the legislation could place on Imperial County, its cities and ultimately local residents.
Imperial County Preparing New Data Center Moratorium for Board Consideration
The County of Imperial intends to bring a new proposed data center moratorium before the Imperial County Board of Supervisors for consideration in the near term.
Imperial County Provides Update on Data Center Moratorium
Imperial County is providing an update regarding the temporary moratorium on final County approvals for data center facilities in unincorporated areas.
County of Imperial Vendor Access Launch
The County of Imperial is launching a new financial management system in November 2026. As part of this upgrade, we are introducing a self-service vendor portal called Vendor Access. Vendor Access will provide vendors with a convenient online resource to sign up and view and…
Imperial County to Hold Community Workshop on Proposed CEQA Regulation Updates
The County of Imperial will hold a community workshop on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to provide additional information about the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the County’s CEQA process, and proposed updates to its local CEQA…