Inyo County, California's estimated 2024 population is 18,312 with a growth rate of -1.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Inyo County, California is the 52nd largest county in California. The 2010 population was 18,503 and has seen a growth of -1.03% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,237 | -215 | -1.23% |
| 2028 | 17,452 | -215 | -1.22% |
| 2027 | 17,667 | -215 | -1.2% |
| 2026 | 17,882 | -215 | -1.19% |
| 2025 | 18,097 | -215 | -1.17% |
| 2024 | 18,312 | -215 | -1.16% |
| 2023 | 18,527 | -215 | -1.15% |
| 2022 | 18,742 | -182 | -0.96% |
| 2021 | 18,924 | -63 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 18,987 | 994 | 5.52% |
| 2019 | 17,993 | 99 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 17,894 | 75 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 17,819 | -78 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 17,897 | -200 | -1.11% |
| 2015 | 18,097 | -183 | -1% |
| 2014 | 18,280 | -68 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 18,348 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 18,344 | -41 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 18,385 | -118 | -0.64% |
| 2010 | 18,503 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 18,281 | 386 | 2.16% |
| 1980 | 17,895 | 2,324 | 14.93% |
| 1970 | 15,571 | 3,887 | 33.27% |
| 1960 | 11,684 | 26 | 0.22% |
| 1950 | 11,658 | 4,033 | 52.89% |
| 1940 | 7,625 | 1,070 | 16.32% |
| 1930 | 6,555 | -476 | -6.77% |
| 1920 | 7,031 | 57 | 0.82% |
| 1910 | 6,974 | 2,597 | 59.33% |
| 1900 | 4,377 | 833 | 23.5% |
| 1890 | 3,544 | 616 | 21.04% |
| 1880 | 2,928 | 972 | 49.69% |
| 1870 | 1,956 | -15,281 | -88.65% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,980 | 68.94% |
| Two or more races | 2,402 | 12.76% |
| Native American | 1,805 | 9.59% |
| Other race | 961 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 324 | 1.72% |
| Black or African American | 181 | 0.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 176 | 0.93% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,849 | 2.3 | 66 | 34 |
| Non Family | 3,482 | 1.17 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Married | 3,304 | 3.09 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Female | 874 | 3.44 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Male | 189 | 4.05 | 64 | 36 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
66.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 574 | 4.14% |
| Associates Degree | 1,270 | 9.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,406 | 17.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,609 | 11.6% |
| High School Graduate | 3,876 | 27.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 388 | 2.8% |
| Some College | 3,744 | 27% |
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 | 9,294 | 8,961 | 3,086 |
| Hispanic | 2,484 | 1,978 | 515 |
| 2+ Races | 1,482 | 1,270 | 500 |
| Native American | 1,187 | 1,118 | 83 |
| Other Race | 377 | 287 | 49 |
| Asian | 282 | 214 | 70 |
| Black | 122 | 121 | 82 |
| Islander | 114 | 95 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 67.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,841 | $63,698 | $48,684 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,829 | $73,237 | $76,516 |
| High School Graduate | $37,141 | $40,174 | $33,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,261 | $33,958 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,010 | $53,622 | $42,572 |
| Some College | $45,612 | $55,366 | $40,625 |
$47,010
Average Earnings
$53,622
Average Male
$42,572
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.4% of Inyo County, California residents speak only English, while 15.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,101 | 949 | 8.55% |
| Hispanic | 4,341 | 706 | 16.26% |
| Native | 1,750 | 335 | 19.14% |
| Multiple | 2,285 | 152 | 6.65% |
| Islander | 174 | 111 | 63.79% |
| Asian | 314 | 93 | 29.62% |
| Other | 919 | 89 | 9.68% |
| Black | 141 | 9 | 6.38% |
11.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.84%
Male Poverty Rate
11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Inyo County, California is Islander, with 63.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Inyo County, California is Black, with 6.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20% |
| High School | 15.15% |
| Some College | 11.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 49.84% |
| Female Unemployed | 32.74% |
| Male Employed | 7.19% |
| Female Employed | 6.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,504 | $101,983 |
| Households | $63,417 | $83,422 |
| Married Families | $98,566 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,070 | $58,097 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,236
Number of Veterans
1,214
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 502 |
| Korea | 107 |
| First Gulf War | 90 |
| Second Gulf War | 71 |
| World War II | 26 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 476 |
| 65 to 74 | 328 |
| 55 to 64 | 288 |
| 35 to 54 | 126 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 897 | 8.15% |
| Hispanic | 196 | 6.72% |
| Native American | 136 | 9.99% |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 6.68% |
| Black | 77 | 58.78% |
| Other Race | 11 | 2.53% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
69.49%
Born in Inyo County, California
92.85%
Native Born
7.15%
Foreign Born
3.68%
Non Citizen
3.47%
Naturalized
92.85% of Inyo County, California residents were born in the United States, with 69.49% having been born in California. 3.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.