Furnace Creek is a CDP located in Inyo County California. Furnace Creek has a 2024 population of 152. Furnace Creek is currently growing at a rate of 7.8% annually and its population has increased by 72.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 88 in 2020.
The average household income in Furnace Creek is $43,054 with a poverty rate of 31.54%. The median age in Furnace Creek is 54.4 years: 41.6 years for males, and 54.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Furnace Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 69.23% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 20% |
| Native American | 14 | 10.77% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 83 | 1.57 | 25.3 | 74.7 |
| Non Family | 64 | 1.38 | 6.3 | 93.8 |
| Married | 17 | 2.24 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.21
Average Family Size
1.57
Average Household Size
25.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 51 | 39.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 45 | 35.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 32 | 25% |
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 | 90 | 90 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,078 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,529 | $40,565 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$33,529
Average Earnings
$40,565
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.69% of Furnace Creek residents speak only English, while 2.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 26 | 26 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 100% |
| White | 90 | 12 | 13.33% |
| Native | 14 | 3 | 21.43% |
31.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.51%
Male Poverty Rate
53.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Furnace Creek is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Furnace Creek is White, with 13.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 42.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 70.59% |
| High School | 6.67% |
| Some College | 6.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 52.94% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,917 | $85,605 |
| Households | $41,583 | $43,054 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,500 | $30,423 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.8%
Male Marriage Rate
23.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5
Number of Veterans
5
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 5 | 35.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
90.8%
Labor Force Participation
89.2%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
16.15%
Born in Furnace Creek
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Furnace Creek residents were born in the United States, with 16.15% having been born in California. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 152 | 11 | 7.8% |
| 2023 | 141 | 11 | 8.46% |
| 2022 | 130 | 27 | 26.21% |
| 2021 | 103 | 15 | 17.05% |
| 2020 | 88 | -20 | -18.52% |
| 2019 | 108 | -19 | -14.96% |
| 2018 | 127 | -12 | -8.63% |
| 2017 | 139 | -39 | -21.91% |
| 2016 | 178 | -9 | -4.81% |
| 2015 | 187 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 187 | 4 | 2.19% |
| 2013 | 183 | 45 | 32.61% |
| 2012 | 138 | 23 | 20% |
| 2011 | 115 | 0 | 0% |