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Wilkerson, CA
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California.
Population
518
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
90
ZIP codes
0
Wilkerson and its ZIP codes
Wilkerson at a glance
- Wilkerson is 64% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,519, 30% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $460,000 (37% below California).
Local data for Wilkerson, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wilkerson, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,519
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$460,000
Homeownership
85.9%
Bachelor's or higher
36.1%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (120), Irish Americans (40), German Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Inyo County. PPP loans are for Wilkerson.
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
Wilkerson, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilkerson, 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
100° / 24°F
4.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wilkerson, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Wilkerson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BishopCity | 6.3 mi | 1.9 |
| West BishopCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Dixon Lane-MeadowCreekCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Big PineCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.9 |
| MesaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| Round ValleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 14 |
| ChalfantCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 28 |
| ParadiseCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.4 |
| Swall MeadowsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.5 |
| Sunny SlopesCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.9 |
| Aspen SpringsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.6 |
| Crowley LakeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilkerson, CA in?
- Wilkerson is in Inyo County, California.
- What is the population of Wilkerson, CA?
- About 518 people live in Wilkerson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilkerson?
- Nearby places include Bishop (6.3 mi), West Bishop (7.9 mi), Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek (7.9 mi), Big Pine (8.9 mi), Mesa (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023