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Lone Pine, CA
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California.
Population
1,439
Land area
19sq mi
People per sq mi
76
ZIP codes
0
Lone Pine and its ZIP codes
Lone Pine at a glance
- Lone Pine is 70% less dense than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,284 a year, 56% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,100 (70% below California) and median rent is $797 a month.
Local data for Lone Pine, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lone Pine, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,284
Poverty rate
24.5%
Median home value
$217,100
Median rent
$797/mo
Homeownership
48.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
11.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (524), German Americans (170), Italian Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Inyo County. PPP loans are for Lone Pine.
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
How people get to work
Lone Pine, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled20.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 11.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lone Pine, 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
102° / 30°F
5.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lone Pine, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Lone Pine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KeelerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| IndependenceCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| CartagoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| OlanchaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lone Pine, CA in?
- Lone Pine is in Inyo County, California.
- What is the population of Lone Pine, CA?
- About 1,439 people live in Lone Pine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lone Pine?
- Nearby places include Keeler (13 mi), Independence (18 mi), Cartago (19 mi), Olancha (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023