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Inyokern

California · 988 residents · 10.927 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 36.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
988
Unchangedsince 2000
from 984 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
90 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 90 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+22%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5429101K2K2K2000201020202024Inyokern
2024912
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$36,759
+69%since 2000
from $21,707 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade26.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
78.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
21.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(667)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino16%(158)
Asian2.7%(27)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.6%(451)
Diversity Score
46
+101%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
63.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Inyokern, California?

Inyokern, California has about 988 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Inyokern, California?

About 24.3% 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 36.4% 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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