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West Bishop

California · 2,754 residents · 8.759 sq mi
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West Bishop is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $427,500. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,754
−2%since 2000
from 2,807 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
314 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.1
+16%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024West Bishop
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,163 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,445
+48%since 2000
from $27,386 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$427,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,979
+168%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
15.5% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+9%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(2,493)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(216)
Asian1%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.7%(580)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(2,198)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino11%(302)
Asian1.9%(52)
Other8.3%(228)
Diversity Score44.9%(1,236)
Diversity Score
45
+117%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+103%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Bishop, California?

West Bishop, California has about 2,754 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Bishop, California?

The typical household in West Bishop, California earns about $100,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Bishop, California expensive?

In West Bishop, California, the median home is worth about $427,500, and the typical rent is about $1,979 a month.

How educated are people in West Bishop, California?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in West Bishop, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Bishop, California?

About 3.9% of people in West Bishop, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Bishop, California grown since 1990?

Yes, West Bishop, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 154 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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