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Fort Irwin

California · 8,419 residents · 6.965 sq mi
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Fort Irwin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,107. Population has declined 4% since 2023. Renters pay a median $1,818 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 23.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,419
−4%since 2023
from 8,791 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,209 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 1,262 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
23.6
+1%since 2023
from 23.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
8K8K9K10K10K201020202024Fort Irwin
20248K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,107
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $66,964 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,369
+12%since 2023
from $28,872 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
+6%since 2023
from 0.323 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,818
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,601 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
98.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(4,670)
Black10%(876)
Hispanic / Latino27%(2,373)
Asian2.1%(188)
Other7.8%(684)
Diversity Score78.6%(6,906)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(4,015)
Black10.6%(889)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(2,563)
Asian3.5%(297)
Other7.8%(655)
Diversity Score82.7%(6,961)
Diversity Score
83
+5%since 2023
from 79 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.4 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 9.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 65.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
90.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 59.5% in 2023
Female
43.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
Foreign born
8.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 99.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 82.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Irwin, California?

Fort Irwin, California has about 8,419 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Irwin, California?

The typical household in Fort Irwin, California earns about $76,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Irwin, California expensive?

In Fort Irwin, California, the typical rent is about $1,818 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Irwin, California?

About 34.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Irwin, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Irwin, California?

About 8.7% of people in Fort Irwin, California live below the federal poverty line.

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