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Inyokern, CA
Census-designated place in Kern County, California.
Population
912
Land area
10.9sq mi
People per sq mi
83
ZIP codes
0
Inyokern and its ZIP codes
Inyokern at a glance
- Inyokern is 67% less dense than California as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $292,900 (60% below California) and median rent is $800 a month.
Local data for Inyokern, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Inyokern, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
22.5%
Median home value
$292,900
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.0%
Median age
55.2
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (361), German Americans (233), Mexican Americans (83).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for Inyokern.
Unemployment rate
7.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,737
347,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,641
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.8B
FY 2026, $5,245 per person
How people get to work
Inyokern, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.6%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Inyokern, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,501
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
2,955
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
102° / 33°F
4.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Inyokern, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Inyokern
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| China Lake AcresCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Ridgecrest HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| RidgecrestCity | 8.8 mi | 20.9 |
| PearsonvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| OnyxCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 11.5 |
| RandsburgCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| JohannesburgCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| Searles ValleyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 10.5 |
| WeldonCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 26.7 |
| TronaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 9.3 |
| Kennedy MeadowsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.8 |
| Homewood CanyonCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 10.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Inyokern, CA in?
- Inyokern is in Kern County, California.
- What is the population of Inyokern, CA?
- About 912 people live in Inyokern, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Inyokern?
- Nearby places include China Lake Acres (2.9 mi), Ridgecrest Heights (7.3 mi), Ridgecrest (8.8 mi), Pearsonville (12 mi), Onyx (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023