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Inyo County

State:
California
County Seat:
Independence

Inyo County's estimated 2025 population is 18,097 with a growth rate of -1.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Inyo County is the 52nd largest county in California. The 2010 population was 18,503 and has seen a growth of -2.19% since that time.

18,097
Total Population
2
Population Density (mi²)
52
Population Rank (State)
-215 -1.17%
Annual Population Growth

Inyo County Population

Inyo County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Inyo County includes 64.64% White, 10.36% Native American, 6.68% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White12,15464.64%
Two or more races2,75414.65%
Native American1,94810.36%
Other race1,2566.68%
Asian3411.81%
Black or African American1820.97%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1680.89%

Inyo County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Inyo County's average per capita income is $54,697. Household income levels show a median of $72,432. The poverty rate stands at 10.48%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$107,970-
Families$89,948$114,275
Households$72,432$93,044
Non Families$48,927$61,069

$54,697

Average Income

$72,432

Median Household Income

10.48%

Poverty Rate