West Bishop is a CDP located in Inyo County California. West Bishop has a 2024 population of 2,400. West Bishop is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -5.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,553 in 2020.
The average household income in West Bishop is $112,561 with a poverty rate of 6.5%. The median age in West Bishop is 50.1 years: 42.3 years for males, and 59.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Bishop was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,135 | 87.86% |
| Two or more races | 253 | 10.41% |
| Other race | 34 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.33% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 881 | 2.76 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Married | 518 | 3.41 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 277 | 1.34 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Female | 64 | 3.8 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Male | 22 | 2.18 | 31.8 | 68.2 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
84.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9 | 0.49% |
| Associates Degree | 204 | 11.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 459 | 25.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 341 | 18.62% |
| High School Graduate | 369 | 20.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 1.47% |
| Some College | 422 | 23.05% |
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 | 1,591 | 1,582 | 767 |
| 2+ Races | 135 | 135 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 129 | 102 | 0 |
| Other Race | 34 | 34 | 14 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,026 | $53,654 | $59,792 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,031 | $129,205 | $60,344 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $21,285 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,548 | $73,295 | $52,321 |
| Some College | $55,625 | $56,518 | $0 |
$57,548
Average Earnings
$73,295
Average Male
$52,321
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.42% of West Bishop residents speak only English, while 12.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,034 | 146 | 7.18% |
| Other | 34 | 12 | 35.29% |
| Hispanic | 205 | 12 | 5.85% |
6.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.91%
Male Poverty Rate
3.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Bishop is Other, with 35.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Bishop is Hispanic, with 5.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.5% |
| Some College | 5.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 35% |
| Male Employed | 4.48% |
| Female Employed | 2.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $119,167 | $126,854 |
| Households | $105,685 | $112,561 |
| Married Families | $145,400 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,477 | $81,394 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
66.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
125
Number of Veterans
125
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 67 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 125 | 7.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
68.89%
Born in West Bishop
95.27%
Native Born
4.73%
Foreign Born
2.26%
Non Citizen
2.47%
Naturalized
95.27% of West Bishop residents were born in the United States, with 68.89% having been born in California. 2.26% 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 | 2,400 | -15 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 2,415 | -15 | -0.62% |
| 2022 | 2,430 | -51 | -2.06% |
| 2021 | 2,481 | -72 | -2.82% |
| 2020 | 2,553 | -181 | -6.62% |
| 2019 | 2,734 | 73 | 2.74% |
| 2018 | 2,661 | -262 | -8.96% |
| 2017 | 2,923 | 22 | 0.76% |
| 2016 | 2,901 | 28 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 2,873 | 8 | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 2,865 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 2,867 | 137 | 5.02% |
| 2012 | 2,730 | -289 | -9.57% |
| 2011 | 3,019 | 412 | 15.8% |
| 2010 | 2,607 | 0 | 0% |