Inyokern, CA Demographics

A map of Inyokern's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	699	667	76.6%	67.5%
Multiracial	120	101	13.2%	10.2%
Hispanic	83	158	9.1%	16.0%
Asian	10	27	1.1%	2.7%
Black	0	9	0.0%	0.9%
Native American/Other	0	26	0.0%	2.6%

Inyokern, California has an estimated population of 912, a decrease from the 988 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.6% White, 13.2% Multiracial, 9.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Inyokern, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Inyokern has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Inyokern, that probability was 50.7% in 2020 and 38.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Inyokern is ranked the 1086th 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). Inyokern was ranked the 1080th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Inyokern's White Population

699 residents of Inyokern, or 76.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Inyokern is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Inyokern ranks 620th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Inyokern's White population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Inyokern's population has increased from 67.5% to 76.6%.

Inyokern is more White than neighboring China Lake Acres (63.4% White), and Ridgecrest (60.9% White). Inyokern is less White than neighboring Ridgecrest Heights (89.2% White), Pearsonville (100% White), and Randsburg (100% White).

Inyokern's Black Population

0 residents of Inyokern, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Inyokern is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Inyokern ranks 767th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Inyokern's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Inyokern's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Inyokern is less Black than neighboring China Lake Acres (7.6% Black), Ridgecrest Heights (10.8% Black), and Ridgecrest (3.8% Black).

Inyokern's Asian Population

10 residents of Inyokern, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Inyokern is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Inyokern ranks 691st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Inyokern's Asian population has declined by an estimated 63.0%. Asian residents' share of Inyokern's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.1%.

Inyokern is more Asian than neighboring China Lake Acres (0% Asian), Ridgecrest Heights (0% Asian), Pearsonville (0% Asian), and Randsburg (0% Asian). Inyokern is less Asian than neighboring Ridgecrest (4.2% Asian).

Inyokern's Hispanic Population

83 residents of Inyokern, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Inyokern is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Inyokern ranks 1004th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Inyokern's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 47.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Inyokern's population has decreased from 16.0% to 9.1%.

Inyokern is more Hispanic than neighboring Ridgecrest Heights (0% Hispanic), Pearsonville (0% Hispanic), and Randsburg (0% Hispanic). Inyokern is less Hispanic than neighboring China Lake Acres (12.7% Hispanic), and Ridgecrest (23.6% Hispanic).

Inyokern's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Inyokern, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Inyokern is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Inyokern ranks 284th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Inyokern's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Inyokern's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

Inyokern is less Native American/Other than neighboring China Lake Acres (4.4% Native American/Other), and Ridgecrest (1.2% Native American/Other).

Inyokern's Multiracial Population

120 residents of Inyokern, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Inyokern is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Inyokern ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Inyokern's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Inyokern's population has increased from 10.2% to 13.2%.

Inyokern is more Multiracial than neighboring China Lake Acres (12% Multiracial), Ridgecrest Heights (0% Multiracial), Ridgecrest (6.3% Multiracial), Pearsonville (0% Multiracial), and Randsburg (0% 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.