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Inyokern

California · 1,099 residents · 10.927 sq mi
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Inyokern has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,925. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,100. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,099
+12%since 2000
from 984 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
101 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 90 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+14%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5429101K2K2K2000201020202024Inyokern
2024912
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,925
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,046 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$23,508
+8%since 2000
from $21,707 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,100
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$297
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.4%
−41.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+130%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(886)
Black1.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(116)
Asian2.3%(25)
Other6.7%(74)
Diversity Score44.1%(485)
Diversity Score
44
+94%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Inyokern, California?

Inyokern, California has about 1,099 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Inyokern, California?

The typical household in Inyokern, California earns about $31,925 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Inyokern, California expensive?

In Inyokern, California, the median home is worth about $141,100, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Inyokern, California?

About 10.2% 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 15.0% of people in Inyokern, California live below the federal poverty line.

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