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Cartago, CA
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California.
Population
49
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
42
ZIP codes
0
Cartago and its ZIP codes
Cartago at a glance
- Cartago is 83% less dense than California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Inyo County. PPP loans are for Cartago.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,420
7,687 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,766
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$284M
FY 2026, $14,959 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cartago, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
568
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
43
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 27°F
6.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cartago, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Cartago
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OlanchaCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 7.8 |
| KeelerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Lone PineCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 19 |
| Kennedy MeadowsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.8 |
| DarwinCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cartago, CA in?
- Cartago is in Inyo County, California.
- What is the population of Cartago, CA?
- About 49 people live in Cartago, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cartago?
- Nearby places include Olancha (3.5 mi), Keeler (15 mi), Lone Pine (19 mi), Kennedy Meadows (22 mi), Darwin (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023