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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

White

Two or more races

Native American

Other race

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

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

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