Population 18,739 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Inyo County: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Inyo County
Household size in Inyo County
| Period | Inyo County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Inyo County is a place of small households, averaging 2.35 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Inyo County has smaller households than at least four in five California counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Inyo County
| Period | Inyo County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.8 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.1, Inyo County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Compared with other California counties, Inyo County is older than most.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Inyo County
| Period | Inyo County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Inyo County than nationally: 10.2%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Inyo County
Renters in Inyo County
| Period | Inyo County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.5% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.5% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Inyo County rent their homes (33.6%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in California overall (44.1%). About six in ten owners (61.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Inyo County
| Period | Inyo County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.3% of the housing in Inyo County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Inyo County
| Period | Inyo County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Inyo County leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of California. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Inyo County
| Period | Inyo County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $919 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $963 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $944 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,428 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$509 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Inyo County runs $1,428 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $509 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Inyo County
Bachelor's degrees in Inyo County
| Period | Inyo County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Inyo County than nationally: 30.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Inyo County
| Period | Inyo County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.0% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Inyo County is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points, in line with the national trend. Inyo County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five California counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Inyo County
| Period | Inyo County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Inyo County has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Inyo County has the lowest unemployment rate of any California county. Unemployment is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Inyo County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inyo County | 2.35 | 45.1 | 10.2% | 33.6% | 14.3% | 1975 | $1,428 | 30.0% | 93.3% | 2.7% |
| Madera County | 3.57 | 35.6 | 18.3% | 32.5% | 9.7% | 1989 | $1,602 | 18.3% | 72.2% | 10.2% |
| Merced County | 3.43 | 32.5 | 18.3% | 46.0% | 6.5% | 1987 | $1,488 | 15.2% | 71.7% | 10.4% |
| Washington County | 2.88 | 40.4 | 6.5% | 28.4% | 13.7% | 2002 | $1,750 | 35.5% | 94.7% | 3.5% |
| Kane County | 2.31 | 43.4 | 4.9% | 19.6% | 24.2% | 1993 | $1,083 | 28.7% | 93.4% | 2.6% |
| La Plata County | 2.27 | 43.0 | 6.7% | 29.1% | 13.6% | 1991 | $1,421 | 48.9% | 96.4% | 3.9% |
| Archuleta County | 2.36 | 51.2 | 5.4% | 19.9% | 36.4% | 1996 | $1,433 | 39.4% | 95.8% | 1.1% |
| Conejos County | 2.41 | 40.3 | 7.5% | 23.5% | 17.1% | 1981 | $781 | 26.6% | 91.1% | 4.0% |
| Costilla County | 2.21 | 52.1 | 10.6% | 21.0% | 32.4% | 1981 | $891 | 24.3% | 90.1% | 3.3% |
| Las Animas County | 2.11 | 47.2 | 9.6% | 31.4% | 18.7% | 1969 | $991 | 20.4% | 90.6% | 5.3% |
| Morton County | 2.61 | 47.9 | 10.9% | 14.6% | 25.0% | 1967 | $628 | 16.3% | 80.9% | 0.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Rio Grande County, CO · Henderson County, TN · Henry County, AL · Henry County, IA · Henry County, MO · Henry County, OH · Hertford County, NC · Richland County, ND · Richland Parish, LA · Rincon Municipio, PR
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Inyo County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.