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 $122,096 with a poverty rate of 6.02%. The median age in West Bishop is 44.1 years: 38.2 years for males, and 50.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Bishop was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,134 | 79.12% |
| Two or more races | 283 | 10.49% |
| Other race | 236 | 8.75% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 976 | 2.76 | 87 | 13 |
| Married | 579 | 3.28 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Non Family | 272 | 1.56 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Female | 80 | 3.1 | 68.8 | 31.3 |
| Male | 45 | 2.78 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
87.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 0.88% |
| Associates Degree | 186 | 9.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 578 | 29.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 419 | 21.62% |
| High School Graduate | 353 | 18.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 385 | 19.87% |
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 | 1,585 | 1,568 | 845 |
| 2+ Races | 162 | 162 | 44 |
| Hispanic | 142 | 142 | 27 |
| Other Race | 96 | 96 | 64 |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,660 | $101,058 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,536 | $131,354 | $63,712 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $24,020 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $63,580 | $86,111 | $52,639 |
| Some College | $55,588 | $57,969 | $40,761 |
$63,580
Average Earnings
$86,111
Average Male
$52,639
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.82% of West Bishop residents speak only English, while 12.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,059 | 153 | 7.43% |
| Other | 236 | 8 | 3.39% |
| Hispanic | 255 | 8 | 3.14% |
6.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.43%
Male Poverty Rate
3.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Bishop is White, with 7.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Bishop is Hispanic, with 3.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.42% |
| Some College | 5.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 2.24% |
| Female Employed | 1.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $131,354 | $138,415 |
| Households | $117,609 | $122,096 |
| Married Families | $154,850 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $69,167 | $79,860 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
62.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
140
Number of Veterans
140
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 64 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 102 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 123 | 7.16% |
| Native American | 11 | 57.89% |
| Other Race | 6 | 6.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
64.29%
Born in West Bishop
91.88%
Native Born
8.12%
Foreign Born
4.75%
Non Citizen
3.37%
Naturalized
91.88% of West Bishop residents were born in the United States, with 64.29% having been born in California. 4.75% 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% |