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CITY · 2010 ACS

Fort Irwin

California · 8,845 residents · 6.965 sq mi
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Fort Irwin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,729. Population has declined 10% since 2011. Renters pay a median $1,205 per month, above the US median of $853. At a median age of 23.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 23.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,845
−10%vs 2011
vs 9,781 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,270 / sq mi
−10%vs 2011
vs 1,404 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
23.9
+7%vs 2011
vs 22.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,729
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,798 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,770
−2%vs 2011
vs $18,214 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.284
−6%vs 2011
vs 0.301 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,205
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,240 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
99.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
+6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(4,926)
Black10.1%(983)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(2,497)
Asian7.1%(690)
Other7%(685)
Diversity Score82.7%(8,084)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(4,567)
Black11.4%(1,008)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(2,261)
Asian4.3%(379)
Other5.2%(456)
Diversity Score79.6%(7,037)
Diversity Score
80
−4%vs 2011
vs 83 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.4 min
−14%vs 2011
vs 7.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.6%
−11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.2% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.8%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.4% in 2011
Female
50.0%
+6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.6% in 2011
Foreign born
10.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
34.2%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Irwin, California?

Fort Irwin, California has about 8,845 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Irwin, California earns about $51,729 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 $1,205 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Irwin, California?

About 19.4% 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 10.1% of people in Fort Irwin, California live below the federal poverty line.

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