Big Pine is a CDP located in Inyo County California. Big Pine has a 2024 population of 1,531. Big Pine is currently declining at a rate of -1.03% annually but its population has increased by 11.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,373 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Pine is $85,720 with a poverty rate of 11.44%. The median age in Big Pine is 49.4 years: 46.9 years for males, and 49.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Pine was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 898 | 61.34% |
| Native American | 305 | 20.83% |
| Other race | 145 | 9.9% |
| Two or more races | 99 | 6.76% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 682 | 2.15 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Non Family | 325 | 1.08 | 64 | 36 |
| Married | 256 | 3.24 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Female | 59 | 2.95 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Male | 42 | 2.62 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
76.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 1.91% |
| Associates Degree | 112 | 10.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 71 | 6.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 122 | 11.07% |
| High School Graduate | 341 | 30.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67 | 6.08% |
| Some College | 368 | 33.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 694 | 647 | 152 |
| Native American | 225 | 206 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 126 | 105 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 56 | 25 |
| Other Race | 57 | 36 | 6 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 3 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 43.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,591 | $93,438 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $124,784 | $140,938 | $123,966 |
| High School Graduate | $41,823 | $41,860 | $41,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $65,250 | $66,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,792 | $56,429 | $53,958 |
| Some College | $59,107 | $0 | $84,167 |
$54,792
Average Earnings
$56,429
Average Male
$53,958
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.98% of Big Pine residents speak only English, while 14.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 838 | 82 | 9.79% |
| Native | 305 | 77 | 25.25% |
| Multiple | 99 | 6 | 6.06% |
| Hispanic | 221 | 6 | 2.71% |
| Other | 145 | 2 | 1.38% |
11.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.56%
Male Poverty Rate
11.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Pine is Native, with 25.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Pine is Other, with 1.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.18% |
| High School | 14.96% |
| Some College | 6.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Male Employed | 3.93% |
| Female Employed | 2.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,843 | $113,434 |
| Households | $52,647 | $85,720 |
| Married Families | $99,853 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,295 | $51,304 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
82
Number of Veterans
80
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 5.19% |
| Native American | 36 | 14.57% |
| Asian | 6 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.08%
Born in Big Pine
96.65%
Native Born
3.35%
Foreign Born
1.02%
Non Citizen
2.32%
Naturalized
96.65% of Big Pine residents were born in the United States, with 81.08% having been born in California. 1.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,531 | -16 | -1.03% |
| 2023 | 1,547 | -16 | -1.02% |
| 2022 | 1,563 | -7 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 1,570 | 197 | 14.35% |
| 2020 | 1,373 | -151 | -9.91% |
| 2019 | 1,524 | -44 | -2.81% |
| 2018 | 1,568 | -37 | -2.31% |
| 2017 | 1,605 | -74 | -4.41% |
| 2016 | 1,679 | 18 | 1.08% |
| 2015 | 1,661 | 49 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 1,612 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 1,611 | -58 | -3.48% |
| 2012 | 1,669 | 106 | 6.78% |
| 2011 | 1,563 | -193 | -10.99% |
| 2010 | 1,756 | 0 | 0% |