Life in Fort Irwin research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Fort Irwin over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Fort Irwin:
The population in Fort Irwin is 8,791.
The median income in Fort Irwin is $66,964.
The cost of living in Fort Irwin is 108 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Fort Irwin is $1,601.
The unemployment rate in Fort Irwin is 9.2%.
The poverty rate in Fort Irwin is 11.6%.
The average high in Fort Irwin is 76.0° and the average low is 48.8°.
Cost of living in Fort Irwin summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fort Irwin. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fort Irwin is 108 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fort Irwin is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median income in Fort Irwin is $66,964.
| Living Expense | Fort Irwin | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 84 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 89 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 145 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 108 | 128 | 100 | |
The average high in Fort Irwin is 76.0° and the average low is 48.8°.
There are 22.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 14.2 inches of precipitation each year with 9.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fort Irwin |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 14.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.0 |
Crime was minimal when living in the desert on a Military installation. The schools offered were decent and really took care of the children.
While living on our desert oasis we would be able to leave once a month to go to neighboring towns or to LA or Vegas for a weekend. All of our travels were fun and interesting minus traffic and the heat in the summer. The dust in the desert was also a major issue along with gas prices. But all in all the community is what made it a decent place to live for 3 years.
The current population in Fort Irwin is 8,791. The population has decreased -3.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,791 | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 8,967 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 9,100 | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 9,573 | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 9,872 | 8.7% |
| 2018 | 9,086 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 9,053 | - |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 9,238 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 9,191 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 9,049 | -5.6% |
| 2012 | 9,581 | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 9,781 | 7.4% |
| 2010 | 9,107 | - |
53.1% White with 4,670 White residents.
10.0% African American with 876 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 34 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 188 Asian residents.
1.7% Hawaiian with 153 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.7% Two Or More with 497 Two Or More residents.
27.0% Hispanic with 2,373 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fort Irwin | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.1% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 10.0% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.7% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 27.0% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Fort Irwin is 40.5% female with 3,558 female residents.
Fort Irwin is 59.5% male with 5,232 male residents.
| Gender | Fort Irwin | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.5% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 59.5% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
1.0% of adults in Fort Irwin completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Fort Irwin completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Fort Irwin completed high school / ged.
37.0% of adults in Fort Irwin completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Fort Irwin completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Fort Irwin completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Fort Irwin completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Fort Irwin completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Fort Irwin completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fort Irwin | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 37.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
0.7% of households in Fort Irwin earn Less than $10,000.
0.0% of households in Fort Irwin earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.0% of households in Fort Irwin earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.5% of households in Fort Irwin earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.9% of households in Fort Irwin earn $35,000 to $49,999.
24.4% of households in Fort Irwin earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.4% of households in Fort Irwin earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.5% of households in Fort Irwin earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.7% of households in Fort Irwin earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.0% of households in Fort Irwin earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fort Irwin | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.7% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.0% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.0% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.5% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.4% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.5% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.0% | 19.4% | 12.6% |