Imperial, CA is a city located in Imperial County, California. The city has an estimated population of 16,629 as of 2020. The main mode of transportation for the residents of Imperial is car ownership or public transit. The Imperial Valley Transit (IVT) provides public transportation within the city limits and to nearby towns. IVT operates on weekdays with routes covering almost all parts of the city including schools, shopping centers, parks and more. In addition to bus services, IVT also provides Dial-A-Ride which allows passengers to call for a ride at their convenience. This service is available throughout Imperial County and beyond for qualifying customers. For those without access to cars or public transportation, there are several taxi companies that operate in the area which can provide door-to-door service around Imperial. All in all, Imperial offers its citizens a variety of transportation options to get around town with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Imperial takes 20.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Imperial get to work:
- 92.9% drive their own car alone
- 6.2% carpool with others
- 0.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit