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Inyokern

California · 912 residents · 10.927 sq mi
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Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $292,900. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 139%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
912
−7%since 2000
from 984 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
83 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 90 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.2
+31%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5429101K2K2K2000201020202024Inyokern
2024912
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,617
+23%since 2000
from $21,707 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
−13%since 2010
from 0.517 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information41.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade19%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,900
+139%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(825)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(64)
Asian2.2%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.7%(223)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(699)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(83)
Asian1.1%(10)
Other13.2%(120)
Diversity Score48.4%(441)
Diversity Score
48
+113%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.6%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2012
from 18.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.6%
−26.0 ptssince 2017
from 92.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 90.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Inyokern, California?

Inyokern, California has about 912 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Inyokern, California expensive?

In Inyokern, California, the median home is worth about $292,900, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Inyokern, California?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Inyokern, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Inyokern, California?

About 22.5% of people in Inyokern, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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