Inyo County, California

Inyo County: County in California, United States

About

Inyo County is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,546 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 18,046 inhabitants. Its county seat is Independence. The county was created 159 years ago in 1865.

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Location of Inyo County on California map.

Quick Facts about Inyo County

Population : 18,046 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : California (United States)
Area : 26488 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.24%
Land as percent of area : 99.76%
Altitude : 4,547 feet / 1386 meters
Capital : Independence
Establishment : January 01, 1866
Time Zone : America/Los_Angeles
Local time : 22:54:59 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.77% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Inyo County is located at 36°30'40"N 117°24'39"W (36.5111300, -117.4107900). It has 7 neighbors: Fresno County, Mono County, San Bernardino County, Tulare County, Clark County, Esmeralda County and Nye County.

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The largest city of Inyo County is Bishop with a population of 3,778. . See all Inyo County cities & populated places.

Inyo County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Inyo County.

City Name Population Title
Bishop 3,778 City in Inyo County, California, United States
West Bishop 2,607 Census-designated place in Inyo County, California
Lone Pine 2,035 Census-designated place in Inyo County, California
Big Pine 1,756 Census-designated place in Inyo County, California

Inyo County has 7 neighbours.

  • Independence

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Inyo County decreased by 2.77% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 18,546 - census
2011 18,392 -0.84% estimation process
2012 18,351 -0.22% estimation process
2013 18,357 0.03% estimation process
2014 18,292 -0.36% estimation process
2015 18,108 -1.02% estimation process
2016 17,922 -1.04% estimation process
2017 17,868 -0.3% estimation process
2018 17,946 0.43% estimation process
2019 18,039 0.52% estimation process
2020 18,046 0.04% estimation process

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People born in Inyo County (1)

American actor and sports announcer (1909-1972) Joe Hernandez was born in Inyo County

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