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Fort Irwin

California · 8,096 residents · 6.965 sq mi
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Fort Irwin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,986. Population has fallen 18% since 2019, a loss of 1,776 residents. Renters pay a median $1,362 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 24.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,096
−18%since 2019
from 9,872 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,162 / sq mi
−18%since 2019
from 1,417 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
24.0
+9%since 2019
from 22.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20248K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,986
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,787 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,832
+12%since 2019
from $20,342 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,362
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,369 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
1.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.1% in 2019
98.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(4,725)
Black17%(1,682)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(1,831)
Asian7.7%(760)
Other8.9%(874)
Diversity Score86.7%(8,561)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(3,555)
Black13.2%(1,066)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(2,139)
Asian6.3%(508)
Other7.8%(635)
Diversity Score87%(7,040)
Diversity Score
87
Unchangedsince 2019
from 87 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 32.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 96.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.7 min
−2%since 2019
from 7.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 68.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
86.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 84.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 59.9% in 2019
Female
39.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 40.1% in 2019
Foreign born
6.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Irwin, California?

Fort Irwin, California has about 8,096 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Irwin, California earns about $55,986 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 $1,362 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Irwin, California?

About 24.9% 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 11.3% of people in Fort Irwin, California live below the federal poverty line.

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