Fort Irwin, CA Demographics

A map of Fort Irwin's Population by Race

Fort Irwin, California has an estimated population of 8,419, an increase from the 8,096 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.7% White, 30.4% Hispanic, 10.6% Black, 4.9% Multiracial, 3.5% Asian, and 2.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fort Irwin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fort Irwin has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fort Irwin, that probability was 71.0% in 2020 and 66.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fort Irwin is ranked the 530th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fort Irwin was ranked the 539th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fort Irwin's White Population

4,015 residents of Fort Irwin, or 47.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fort Irwin is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Fort Irwin ranks 1023rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Irwin's White population has grown by an estimated 12.9%. White residents' share of Fort Irwin's population has increased from 43.9% to 47.7%.

Fort Irwin is more White than neighboring Barstow (22.2% White), Lenwood (30.5% White), and Baker (22.4% White). Fort Irwin is less White than neighboring Yermo (67.7% White), and Tecopa (75.6% White).

Fort Irwin's Black Population

889 residents of Fort Irwin, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fort Irwin is higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Fort Irwin ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Irwin's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.6%. Black residents' share of Fort Irwin's population has decreased from 13.2% to 10.6%.

Fort Irwin is more Black than neighboring Yermo (6.1% Black), Lenwood (4.5% Black), Baker (0% Black), and Tecopa (0% Black). Fort Irwin is less Black than neighboring Barstow (16.4% Black).

Fort Irwin's Asian Population

297 residents of Fort Irwin, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fort Irwin is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Fort Irwin ranks 408th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Irwin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.5%. Asian residents' share of Fort Irwin's population has decreased from 6.3% to 3.5%.

Fort Irwin is more Asian than neighboring Barstow (2.9% Asian), Lenwood (0.8% Asian), and Baker (0% Asian). Fort Irwin is less Asian than neighboring Yermo (14.1% Asian), and Tecopa (5% Asian).

Fort Irwin's Hispanic Population

2,563 residents of Fort Irwin, or 30.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fort Irwin is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Fort Irwin ranks 728th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Irwin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Fort Irwin's population has increased from 26.4% to 30.4%.

Fort Irwin is more Hispanic than neighboring Yermo (12.1% Hispanic), and Tecopa (4% Hispanic). Fort Irwin is less Hispanic than neighboring Barstow (49.1% Hispanic), Lenwood (51.9% Hispanic), and Baker (77.6% Hispanic).

Fort Irwin's Native American/Other Population

241 residents of Fort Irwin, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fort Irwin is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fort Irwin ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Irwin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fort Irwin's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.9%.

Fort Irwin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Yermo (0% Native American/Other), Barstow (1.4% Native American/Other), and Baker (0% Native American/Other). Fort Irwin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lenwood (9.8% Native American/Other), and Tecopa (13.4% Native American/Other).

Fort Irwin's Multiracial Population

414 residents of Fort Irwin, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fort Irwin is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Fort Irwin ranks 334th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Irwin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Fort Irwin's population has decreased from 6.6% to 4.9%.

Fort Irwin is more Multiracial than neighboring Yermo (0% Multiracial), Lenwood (2.5% Multiracial), Baker (0% Multiracial), and Tecopa (2% Multiracial). Fort Irwin is less Multiracial than neighboring Barstow (8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.