Inyo County, CA population by race
The table below shows Inyo County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,980 | 68.94% |
| Black or African American | 181 | 0.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,805 | 9.59% |
| Asian | 324 | 1.72% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 176 | 0.93% |
| Some other race | 961 | 5.10% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,402 | 12.76% |
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Inyo County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Inyo County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Inyo County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Inyo County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 68.94% are white, 0.96% are Black or African American, 9.59% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.72% are Asian, 0.93% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 5.10% are some other race and 12.76% are multiracial.
Inyo County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Inyo County is White with a population of 12,980 (68.94% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,402 (12.76% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Inyo County, CA
By ethnicity, 4,500 (23.90% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 14,329 (76.10% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Inyo County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 11,213 (78.25% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Inyo County, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Inyo County's Non-Hispanic population.
Inyo County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 11,213 | 78.25% |
| Black or African American alone | 121 | 0.84% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,513 | 10.56% |
| Asian alone | 268 | 1.87% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 176 | 1.23% |
| Some other race alone | 42 | 0.29% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 996 | 6.95% |
Among the Hispanic population in Inyo County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,582 (79.60% of the total Hispanic population).
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Inyo County, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Inyo County's Hispanic population.
Inyo County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,582 | 79.60% |
| Puerto Rican | 113 | 2.51% |
| Cuban | 60 | 1.33% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 745 | 16.56% |
Things to know
What percentage of Inyo County, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 23.90% of Inyo County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Inyo County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,582 (79.60% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Inyo County, CA have?
Inyo County, CA has 181 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.96% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Inyo County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Inyo County, CA?
With 76.10% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Inyo County.
That being said, with a 9.59% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Inyo County.
What is the majority race in Inyo County, CA?
With a population of 12,980 (68.94% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Inyo County.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Inyo County, with 9.59% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
