Inyo County Summary

Life in Inyo County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Inyo County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Inyo County:

  • The population in Inyo County is 18,804.

  • The median home value in Inyo County is $291,400.

  • The median income in Inyo County is $60,925.

  • The median rent in Inyo County is $988.

  • The unemployment rate in Inyo County is 4.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Inyo County is 10.8%.

Cities & Towns in Inyo County

List Of Cities & Towns in Inyo County

Bishop, CA Population 3,800

West Bishop, CA Population 2,481

Lone Pine, CA Population 1,580

Big Pine, CA Population 1,570

Independence, CA Population 785

Wilkerson, CA Population 598

Round Valley, CA Population 573

Mesa, CA Population 383

Homewood Canyon, CA Population 238

Tecopa, CA Population 209

Olancha, CA Population 158

Furnace Creek, CA Population 103

Acomita , CA Population 74

Cartago, CA Population 64

Keeler, CA Population 31

Shoshone, CA Population 27

Adams , CA Population 0

Pearsonville, CA Population 0

Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek, CA Population 0

Map Of Inyo County

Inyo County Demographics

Population over time in Inyo County

The current population in Inyo County is 18,804. The population has increased 4.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2021 18,804 4.9%
2020 17,930 -0.3%
2019 17,977 -

Gender in Inyo County

  • Inyo County is 49.2% female with 9,258 female residents.

  • Inyo County is 50.8% male with 9,546 male residents.

Female
49.2% (9,258)
Male
50.8% (9,546)
Gender Inyo County CA USA
Female 49.2% 50.3% 50.5%
Male 50.8% 49.7% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Inyo County

Inyo County is:

  • 63.0% White with 11,389 White residents.

  • 0.9% African American with 160 African American residents.

  • 10.7% American Indian with 1,944 American Indian residents.

  • 1.6% Asian with 289 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 35 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 28 Other residents.

  • 1.7% Two Or More with 313 Two Or More residents.

  • 21.7% Hispanic with 3,927 Hispanic residents.

White
63.0% (11,389)
African American
0.9% (160)
American Indian
10.7% (1,944)
Asian
1.6% (289)
Hawaiian
0.2% (35)
Other
0.2% (28)
Two Or More
1.7% (313)
Hispanic
21.7% (3,927)

Table: Inyo County By Race

Race Inyo County CA USA
White 63.0% 35.8% 59.4%
African American 0.9% 5.4% 12.2%
American Indian 10.7% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 1.6% 14.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.7% 3.6% 3.2%
Hispanic 21.7% 39.5% 18.4%

Household Income For Inyo County, California

  • 4.9% of households in Inyo County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.6% of households in Inyo County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Inyo County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Inyo County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Inyo County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.9% of households in Inyo County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Inyo County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Inyo County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Inyo County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Inyo County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.9% (919)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.6% (864)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.2% (1,733)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.9% (1,863)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.4% (2,516)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.9% (3,750)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.8% (2,408)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.8% (2,592)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.0% (1,320)
$200,000 or more
4.4% (835)
Income Inyo County CA USA
Less than $10,000 4.9% 5.1% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.6% 4.4% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.2% 8.0% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.9% 7.9% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.4% 10.9% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.9% 15.9% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.8% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.8% 16.2% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.0% 8.3% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 4.4% 11.0% 9.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Inyo County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Inyo County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Inyo County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Inyo County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Inyo County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Inyo County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Inyo County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Inyo County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Inyo County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Inyo County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (752)
9-12th Grade
5% (940)
High School / GED
30% (5,641)
Some College
25% (4,701)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,692)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (3,008)
Master's Degree
8% (1,504)
Professional Degree
1% (188)
Doctorate Degree
2% (376)
Education Inyo County CA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 9% 4%
9-12th Grade 5% 8% 6%
High School / GED 30% 21% 26%
Some College 25% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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