Bishop, CA

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Bishop Overview

3,802
TOTAL POPULATION
1,560
MALE POPULATION
2,242
FEMALE POPULATION
69.58
MALES / 100 FEMALES
143.72
FEMALES / 100 MALES
48.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$47,064
PER CAPITA INCOME
$102,982
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$75,451
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
14.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
85.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,281
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bishop Zip Codes

Bishop Area Codes

Race in Bishop

The most populous races in Bishop are White / Caucasian (3,209 | 84.4%), Hispanic or Latino (660 | 17.4%), and Two or more Races (454 | 11.9%).
Race in Bishop
Race# Population% Population
Asian862.3%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino66017.4%
Native / Alaskan40.1%
White / Caucasian3,20984.4%
Two or more Races45411.9%
Some other Race491.3%
Total3,802100.0%

Ancestry in Bishop

The most populous ancestries reported in Bishop are German (561 | 14.8%), Mexican (455 | 12.0%), Scottish (347 | 9.1%), English (340 | 8.9%), and Irish (313 | 8.2%), together accounting for 53.0% of all Bishop residents.
Ancestry in Bishop
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2185.7%
Arab230.6%
Armenian260.7%
Belgian140.4%
British902.4%
Cherokee30.1%
Czech140.4%
Dutch1814.8%
Eastern European360.9%
English3408.9%
European1654.3%
French250.7%
German56114.8%
Greek130.3%
Hungarian350.9%
Indian (Asian)350.9%
Irish3138.2%
Italian1754.6%
Korean1092.9%
Latvian190.5%
Lithuanian100.3%
Mexican45512.0%
Mexican American Indian1133.0%
Paiute40.1%
Polish1975.2%
Puerto Rican942.5%
Russian350.9%
Scottish3479.1%
Spanish812.1%
Sri Lankan50.1%
Subsaharan African822.2%
Swedish1403.7%
Swiss1544.1%
Syrian230.6%
Ukrainian250.7%
Welsh1814.8%
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Immigrants in Bishop

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bishop came from Central America (166 | 4.4%), Latin America (166 | 4.4%), Mexico (166 | 4.4%), Asia (55 | 1.5%), and South Eastern Asia (34 | 0.9%), together accounting for 15.4% of all Bishop residents.
Immigrants in Bishop
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia551.5%
Canada280.7%
Central America1664.4%
China210.5%
Eastern Asia210.5%
Europe110.3%
Germany110.3%
Latin America1664.4%
Mexico1664.4%
Oceania30.1%
Philippines290.8%
South Eastern Asia340.9%
Taiwan210.5%
Vietnam50.1%
Western Europe110.3%
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Sex and Age in Bishop

Sex and Age in Bishop

The most populous age groups in Bishop are 45 to 49 Years (178 | 11.4%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (271 | 12.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bishop
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)265 (11.8%)
10 to 14 Years76 (4.9%)59 (2.6%)
15 to 19 Years29 (1.9%)34 (1.5%)
20 to 24 Years97 (6.2%)68 (3.0%)
25 to 29 Years30 (1.9%)202 (9.0%)
30 to 34 Years52 (3.3%)271 (12.1%)
35 to 39 Years89 (5.7%)129 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years115 (7.4%)121 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years178 (11.4%)101 (4.5%)
50 to 54 Years84 (5.4%)151 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years139 (8.9%)112 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years177 (11.4%)250 (11.2%)
65 to 69 Years122 (7.8%)109 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years144 (9.2%)58 (2.6%)
75 to 79 Years26 (1.7%)121 (5.4%)
80 to 84 Years109 (7.0%)36 (1.6%)
85 Years and over79 (5.1%)155 (6.9%)
Total1,560 (100.0%)2,242 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bishop

Median Family Size in Bishop

Median Family Size in Bishop
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple707 (81.8%)2.70
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother157 (18.2%)2.82
Total Families864 (100.0%)2.72

Median Household Size in Bishop

Median Household Size in Bishop
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple707 (34.7%)2.82
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother157 (7.7%)2.82
Non-family1,171 (57.5%)1.07
Total Households2,035 (100.0%)1.81

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bishop

Out of a total of 2,035 households in Bishop, 864 (42.5%) are family households, while 1,171 (57.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 545, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,061.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bishop
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,061 (52.1%)
2-Person Households545 (26.8%)110 (5.4%)
3-Person Households182 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households131 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households6 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total864 (42.5%)1,171 (57.5%)

Female Fertility in Bishop

Fertility by Age in Bishop

Female Fertility by Age in Bishop
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bishop

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bishop
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Bishop

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bishop
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bishop

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bishop
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Bishop

Income Overview in Bishop

Per Capita Income in Bishop is $47,064, while median incomes of families and households are $102,982 and $75,451 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,802$47,064
Median Family Income864$102,982
Mean Family Income864$118,097
Median Household Income2,035$75,451
Mean Household Income2,035$84,687
Income Deficit864$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,80214.88%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,80285.12¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,8020.38

Earnings by Sex in Bishop

Average Earnings in Bishop are $61,094, $69,535 for men and $59,185 for women, a difference of 14.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Bishop
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,007 (43.5%)$69,535
Female1,309 (56.5%)$59,185
Total2,316 (100.0%)$61,094

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bishop

The most common earnings brackets in Bishop are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (212 | 21.0%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (242 | 18.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bishop
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less50 (5.0%)7 (0.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)184 (14.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4998 (0.8%)14 (1.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)31 (2.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99936 (3.6%)42 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99935 (3.5%)14 (1.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49991 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9993 (0.3%)34 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99966 (6.6%)30 (2.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9996 (0.6%)101 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)22 (1.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99947 (4.7%)32 (2.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99942 (4.2%)50 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99927 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99916 (1.6%)242 (18.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999212 (21.0%)143 (10.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999202 (20.1%)173 (13.2%)
$100,000+166 (16.5%)190 (14.5%)
Total1,007 (100.0%)1,309 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bishop

Average earnings in Bishop are $73,157 for men and $58,806 for women, a difference of 19.6%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $97,619, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $69,693. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $80,450, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $41,289.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bishop
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$69,693$41,289
College or Associate's Degree$97,619$58,136
Bachelor's Degree$69,808$48,005
Graduate Degree$72,961$80,450
Total$73,157$58,806

Family Income in Bishop

Family Income Brackets in Bishop

According to the Bishop family income data, there are 222 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Bishop
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000364.2%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999768.8%
$35,000 to $49,999536.1%
$50,000 to $74,999343.9%
$75,000 to $99,99922225.7%
$100,000 to $149,99917219.9%
$150,000 to $199,99915217.6%
$200,000+11913.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bishop

2-person families (545 | 63.1%) account for the highest median family income in Bishop with $80,934 per family, while 2-person families (545 | 63.1%) have the highest median income of $40,467 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bishop
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families545 (63.1%)$80,934
3-Person Families199 (23.0%)$0
4-Person Families114 (13.2%)$0
5-Person Families6 (0.7%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total864 (100.0%)$102,982

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bishop

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bishop
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners145 (16.8%)$0
1 Earner316 (36.6%)$80,079
2 Earners301 (34.8%)$153,430
3+ Earners102 (11.8%)$201,441
Total864 (100.0%)$102,982

Household Income in Bishop

Household Income Brackets in Bishop

With 470 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Bishop, accounting for 23.1% of all households. In contrast, only 59 households (2.9%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bishop
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000592.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991326.5%
$15,000 to $24,999713.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991758.6%
$35,000 to $49,99923811.7%
$50,000 to $74,99932616.0%
$75,000 to $99,99947023.1%
$100,000 to $149,99929114.3%
$150,000 to $199,9991537.5%
$200,000+1185.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bishop

The median household income in Bishop is $75,451, with the highest median household income of $86,979 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 491 households (24.1%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bishop
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years491 (24.1%)$86,979
45 to 64 Years832 (40.9%)$74,815
65+ Years712 (35.0%)$47,403
Total2,035 (100.0%)$75,451

Poverty in Bishop

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bishop

With 10.3% poverty level for males and 5.2% for females among the residents of Bishop, 25 to 34 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 30 males (36.6%) and 48 females (13.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bishop
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years30 (36.6%)43 (9.1%)
35 to 44 Years6 (2.9%)24 (9.6%)
45 to 54 Years39 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years22 (7.1%)48 (13.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over61 (30.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total158 (10.3%)115 (5.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bishop

According to the poverty statistics in Bishop, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bishop
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)95 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years76 (100.0%)170 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
15 Years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years97 (100.0%)102 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years52 (63.4%)430 (90.9%)
35 to 44 Years198 (97.1%)226 (90.4%)
45 to 54 Years223 (85.1%)252 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years289 (92.9%)309 (86.6%)
65 to 74 Years262 (100.0%)150 (100.0%)
75 Years and over141 (69.8%)281 (100.0%)
Total1,381 (89.7%)2,074 (94.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bishop

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bishop show that 5.1% or 36 of the total 707 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 7.0%, comprising of 36 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bishop
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children480 (93.0%)36 (7.0%)
1 or 2 Children191 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total671 (94.9%)36 (5.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bishop

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bishop
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bishop

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bishop
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children36 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total36 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Bishop

Employment by Class of Employer in Bishop

Among the 2,192 employed individuals in Bishop, private company employees (895 | 40.8%), local government employees (777 | 35.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (238 | 10.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bishop
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees89540.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1225.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations23810.9%
Local Government Employees77735.4%
State Government Employees1275.8%
Federal Government Employees331.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,192100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bishop

According to the labor force statistics for Bishop, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,359), 67.9% or 2,281 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 62 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 100.0% or 34 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bishop
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years187 (80.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years323 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years441 (97.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years493 (95.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years227 (90.4%)51 (22.5%)
60 to 64 Years235 (55.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years166 (38.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (2.1%)11 (100.0%)
Total2,281 (67.9%)62 (2.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bishop

According to labor force statistics for Bishop, 86.6% of individuals (1,906) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,201) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 51 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 94.0% or 860 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.6% or 51 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bishop
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School30 (65.2%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma240 (58.5%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree860 (94.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher776 (93.5%)55 (6.6%)
Total1,906 (86.6%)59 (2.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bishop

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bishop are Health Diagnosing & Treating (271 | 12.2%), Management (200 | 9.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (191 | 8.6%), Community & Social Service (168 | 7.6%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (152 | 6.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bishop

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bishop, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Business & Financial (44.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bishop
OccupationMaleFemale
Management82 (41.0%)118 (59.0%)
Business & Financial24 (44.4%)30 (55.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science56 (29.3%)135 (70.7%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science29 (19.1%)123 (80.9%)
Community & Social Service 22 (13.1%)146 (86.9%)
Education, Arts & Media22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)119 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating118 (43.5%)153 (56.5%)
Health Technologists23 (15.8%)123 (84.3%)
Total (Category)302 (34.2%)582 (65.8%)
Total (Overall)911 (41.0%)1,309 (59.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bishop are Food Preparation & Serving (153 | 6.9%), Healthcare Support (131 | 5.9%), Security & Protection (109 | 4.9%), Personal Care & Service (73 | 3.3%), and Law Enforcement (68 | 3.1%).
Services Occupations in Bishop

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bishop, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (47.9%), and Security & Protection (37.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (86.3%), and Healthcare Support (77.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bishop
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support30 (22.9%)101 (77.1%)
Security & Protection41 (37.6%)68 (62.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)68 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving21 (13.7%)132 (86.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service35 (47.9%)38 (52.0%)
Total (Category)127 (27.3%)339 (72.8%)
Total (Overall)911 (41.0%)1,309 (59.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bishop are Office & Administration (559 | 25.2%), and Sales & Related (193 | 8.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bishop

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bishop
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related114 (59.1%)79 (40.9%)
Office & Administration250 (44.7%)309 (55.3%)
Total (Category)364 (48.4%)388 (51.6%)
Total (Overall)911 (41.0%)1,309 (59.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bishop are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (76 | 3.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (10 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bishop

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bishop
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)911 (41.0%)1,309 (59.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bishop are , and Transportation (32 | 1.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bishop

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bishop
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)911 (41.0%)1,309 (59.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bishop

Employment Industries in Bishop

The major employment industries in Bishop include Public Administration (431 | 19.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (397 | 17.9%), Retail Trade (219 | 9.9%), Construction (183 | 8.2%), and Utilities (155 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Bishop

Employment Industries by Sex in Bishop

The Bishop industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bishop
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting10 (55.6%)8 (44.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction25 (13.7%)158 (86.3%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Wholesale Trade57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade150 (68.5%)69 (31.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities49 (31.6%)106 (68.4%)
Information0 (0.0%)93 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific29 (41.4%)41 (58.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance148 (37.3%)249 (62.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services21 (14.5%)124 (85.5%)
Public Administration198 (45.9%)233 (54.1%)
Total911 (41.0%)1,309 (59.0%)

Education in Bishop

School Enrollment in Bishop

The most common levels of schooling among the 592 students in Bishop are elementary school (182 | 30.7%), college / undergraduate (154 | 26.0%), and kindergarten (110 | 18.6%).
School Enrollment in Bishop
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten11018.6%
Elementary School18230.7%
Middle School9315.7%
High School294.9%
College / Undergraduate15426.0%
Graduate / Professional244.1%
Total592100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bishop

Out of a total of 592 students who are enrolled in schools in Bishop, 147 (24.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 445 (75.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 68 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 135 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bishop
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old171 (68.4%)79 (31.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)68 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total445 (75.2%)147 (24.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bishop

Bio, nature & agricultural (288 | 24.4%), science & technology (212 | 18.0%), social sciences (208 | 17.6%), communications (137 | 11.6%), and engineering (127 | 10.8%) are the most common fields of study among 1,180 individuals in Bishop who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bishop
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural28824.4%
Physical & Health Sciences514.3%
Psychology30.3%
Social Sciences20817.6%
Engineering12710.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology21218.0%
Business534.5%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages60.5%
Liberal Arts & History695.9%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications13711.6%
Arts & Humanities262.2%
Total1,180100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bishop

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bishop

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bishop are males with 2 vehicles (354, accounting for 40.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (236, making up 27.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bishop
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)139 (10.9%)
1 Vehicle267 (30.6%)509 (39.8%)
2 Vehicles354 (40.6%)236 (18.5%)
3 Vehicles192 (22.0%)146 (11.4%)
4 Vehicles59 (6.8%)248 (19.4%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total872 (100.0%)1,278 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bishop

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bishop are 5 to 9 minutes (705 commuters, 35.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (345 commuters, 17.2%), and less than 5 minutes (313 commuters, 15.6%).
Commute Time in Bishop
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes31315.6%
5 to 9 Minutes70535.2%
10 to 14 Minutes34517.2%
15 to 19 Minutes20310.1%
20 to 24 Minutes804.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes00.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes683.4%
45 to 59 Minutes27613.8%
60 to 89 Minutes150.7%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Bishop

The most common commute times in Bishop are 5 to 9 minutes (335 commuters, 38.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (370 commuters, 32.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bishop
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes197 (22.6%)116 (10.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes335 (38.5%)370 (32.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes188 (21.6%)157 (13.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes3 (0.3%)200 (17.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes27 (3.1%)53 (4.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)68 (6.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes106 (12.2%)170 (15.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes15 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bishop

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bishop are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (152, 17.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (332, 29.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bishop
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM54 (6.2%)92 (8.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM152 (17.4%)37 (3.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM118 (13.6%)3 (0.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM18 (2.1%)158 (13.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM24 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM135 (15.5%)332 (29.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM87 (10.0%)155 (13.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3 (0.3%)200 (17.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM50 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM88 (10.1%)51 (4.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM63 (7.2%)45 (4.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM76 (8.7%)61 (5.4%)
Total871 (100.0%)1,134 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bishop

Occupancy by Ownership in Bishop

Of the total 2,035 dwellings in Bishop, owner-occupied units account for 1,122 (55.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 913 (44.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bishop
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,12255.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units91344.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,035100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bishop

Occupancy by Household Size in Bishop
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,06152.1%
2-Person Household65532.2%
3-Person Household1828.9%
4+ Person Household1376.7%
Total Housing Units2,035100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bishop

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bishop
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household406 (38.3%)655 (61.7%)
2-Person Household468 (71.5%)187 (28.5%)
3-Person Household111 (61.0%)71 (39.0%)
4+ Person Household137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units1,122 (55.1%)913 (44.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bishop

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bishop
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
High School Diploma241 (56.2%)188 (43.8%)
College/Associate Degree382 (45.8%)453 (54.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher499 (66.3%)254 (33.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bishop

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bishop
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2029.9%
35 to 44 Years28914.2%
45 to 54 Years45722.5%
55 to 64 Years37518.4%
65 to 74 Years33816.6%
75 to 84 Years1577.7%
85 Years and Over21710.7%
Total2,035100.0%

Housing Finances in Bishop

Median Income by Occupancy in Bishop

Median Income by Occupancy in Bishop
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,122 (55.1%)$80,789
Renter-Occupied913 (44.9%)$62,337
Average2,035 (100.0%)$75,451

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bishop

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bishop
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00036 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)22 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99991 (8.1%)42 (4.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)22 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99924 (2.1%)26 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99985 (7.6%)91 (10.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999156 (13.9%)82 (9.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99973 (6.5%)252 (27.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999241 (21.5%)230 (25.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999204 (18.2%)87 (9.5%)
$150,000 or more212 (18.9%)59 (6.5%)
Total1,122 (100.0%)913 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bishop

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bishop
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30027 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499149 (13.3%)63 (6.9%)
$500 to $799259 (23.1%)75 (8.2%)
$800 to $99936 (3.2%)89 (9.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499280 (25.0%)314 (34.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99956 (5.0%)344 (37.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499244 (21.7%)28 (3.1%)
$2,500 to $2,99952 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more19 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,122 (100.0%)913 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bishop

Housing Structures in Bishop

Housing Structures in Bishop
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached99949.1%
Single Unit, Attached271.3%
2 Unit Apartments1135.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments21510.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments29614.5%
10 or more Apartments452.2%
Mobile Home / Other34016.7%
Total2,035100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bishop

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bishop
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached763 (76.4%)236 (23.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments39 (34.5%)74 (65.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments14 (6.5%)201 (93.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments65 (22.0%)231 (78.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other241 (70.9%)99 (29.1%)
Total1,122 (55.1%)913 (44.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bishop

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bishop
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room21 (1.9%)179 (19.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms69 (6.1%)272 (29.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms499 (44.5%)410 (44.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms353 (31.5%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms180 (16.0%)52 (5.7%)
Total1,122 (100.0%)913 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bishop

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bishop
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas99 (8.8%)202 (22.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas286 (25.5%)174 (19.1%)
Electricity118 (10.5%)396 (43.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene150 (13.4%)25 (2.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels469 (41.8%)116 (12.7%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,122 (100.0%)913 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bishop

Household Vehicle Usage in Bishop
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle48 (4.3%)141 (15.4%)
1 Vehicle433 (38.6%)583 (63.9%)
2 Vehicles393 (35.0%)164 (18.0%)
3 or more Vehicles248 (22.1%)25 (2.7%)
Total1,122 (100.0%)913 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bishop

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bishop

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units624498
Median Property Value$221,700$450,000
Median Household Income$73,182$180
Monthly Housing Costs$600$19
Real Estate Taxes$1,956$39

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bishop

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bishop
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000181 (29.0%)25 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99924 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999167 (26.8%)14 (2.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999180 (28.8%)349 (70.1%)
$500,000 to $749,99972 (11.5%)110 (22.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total624 (100.0%)498 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bishop

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bishop
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00036 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99985 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99985 (13.6%)30 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999103 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99911 (1.8%)53 (10.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999212 (34.0%)62 (12.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99960 (9.6%)29 (5.8%)
$150,000 or more32 (5.1%)144 (28.9%)
Total624 (100.0%)498 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bishop

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bishop
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x192 (30.8%)138,811 (27,873.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x151 (24.2%)51 (10.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x35 (5.6%)93 (18.7%)
4.0x or more246 (39.4%)138 (27.7%)
Total624 (100.0%)498 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bishop

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bishop
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800202 (32.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49911 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499408 (65.4%)30 (6.0%)
Total624 (100.0%)498 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bishop

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bishop

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bishop
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years305 (82.9%)63 (17.1%)
19 to 25 Years114 (56.7%)87 (43.3%)
26 to 34 Years519 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years454 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years362 (70.4%)152 (29.6%)
55 to 64 Years668 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years412 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older483 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,426 (91.9%)302 (8.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bishop

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bishop
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen305 (82.9%)63 (17.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen114 (56.7%)87 (43.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bishop

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bishop
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000292 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999579 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999287 (74.0%)101 (26.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999782 (85.0%)138 (15.0%)
$100,000 and over1,444 (95.8%)63 (4.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bishop

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bishop
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)109 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years15 (4.1%)305 (82.9%)
19 to 25 Years35 (17.4%)114 (56.7%)
25 to 34 Years206 (39.7%)343 (66.1%)
35 to 44 Years66 (14.5%)391 (86.1%)
45 to 54 Years51 (9.9%)347 (67.5%)
55 to 64 Years177 (26.5%)515 (77.1%)
65 to 74 Years402 (97.6%)154 (37.4%)
75 Years and over483 (100.0%)343 (71.0%)
Total1,435 (38.5%)2,621 (70.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bishop

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bishop
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years29 (27.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years22 (12.3%)107 (18.6%)
35 to 64 Years28 (3.6%)44 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years71 (27.1%)50 (33.3%)
75 Years and over181 (89.6%)175 (62.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bishop

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bishop: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years41 (15.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over99 (49.0%)149 (53.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bishop: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)93 (16.2%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years30 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)24 (8.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bishop: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years29 (27.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years22 (12.3%)14 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)50 (33.3%)
75 Years and over88 (43.6%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bishop: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)93 (16.2%)
35 to 64 Years28 (3.6%)44 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years19 (7.2%)50 (33.3%)
75 Years and over135 (66.8%)175 (62.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bishop: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)22 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over75 (37.1%)66 (23.5%)

Technology Access in Bishop

Computing Device Access in Bishop

Computing Device Access in Bishop
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,61779.5%
Smartphone1,69283.1%
Tablet1,10254.1%
No Computing Device1145.6%
Total2,035100.0%

Internet Access in Bishop

Internet Access in Bishop
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,47172.3%
Cellular Data Only25612.6%
Satellite Internet472.3%
No Internet30515.0%
Total2,035100.0%

Bishop Summary

Bishop, California is a small city located in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of Inyo County, California. It is the county seat of Inyo County and is situated at the northern end of the Owens Valley, approximately 150 miles north of Los Angeles. Bishop is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, including fishing, camping, hiking, and skiing. The city is also known for its vibrant art and music scene, and its proximity to the nearby Mammoth Lakes ski resort.

History

The area that is now Bishop was originally inhabited by the Paiute and Mono Native American tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the mid-1800s, and the town of Bishop was founded in 1864. The town was named after Samuel Addison Bishop, a former California state senator and one of the first settlers in the area.
In the late 1800s, Bishop became an important stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail route, which connected St. Louis, Missouri to San Francisco, California. The town also served as a supply center for nearby mining operations.
In the early 1900s, Bishop became a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to the nearby Mammoth Lakes ski resort. The town also became a center for the local agricultural industry, with many local farmers growing alfalfa, hay, and other crops.

Geography

Bishop is located in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of Inyo County, California. The city is situated at the northern end of the Owens Valley, approximately 150 miles north of Los Angeles. The city is surrounded by the Sierra Nevada mountain range to the west, the White Mountains to the east, and the Inyo National Forest to the south.
The city has a total area of 8.3 square miles, of which 8.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The elevation of Bishop is 4,150 feet above sea level.

Economy

Bishop’s economy is largely based on tourism, agriculture, and retail. The city is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, including fishing, camping, hiking, and skiing. The nearby Mammoth Lakes ski resort is a major draw for tourists, and the city is also home to several art galleries and music venues.
Agriculture is also an important part of the local economy, with many local farmers growing alfalfa, hay, and other crops. The city is also home to several retail stores, including grocery stores, clothing stores, and hardware stores.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Bishop had a population of 3,879. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 0.7% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 15.2% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.2% of the population.
The median household income in Bishop was $41,944, and the median family income was $48,958. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 17.2% of families and 21.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bishop?
Total Population of Bishop is 3,802.
What is the Total Male Population of Bishop?
Total Male Population of Bishop is 1,560.
What is the Total Female Population of Bishop?
Total Female Population of Bishop is 2,242.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bishop?
There are 69.58 Males per 100 Females in Bishop.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bishop?
There are 143.72 Females per 100 Males in Bishop.
What is the Median Population Age in Bishop?
Median Population Age in Bishop is 48.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bishop
Average Family Size in Bishop is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bishop
Average Household Size in Bishop is 1.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bishop?
Per Capita income in Bishop is $47,064.
What is the Median Family Income in Bishop?
Median Family Income in Bishop is $102,982.
What is the Median Household income in Bishop?
Median Household Income in Bishop is $75,451.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bishop?
Income or Wage Gap in Bishop is 14.9%.
Women in Bishop earn 85.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bishop?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bishop is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bishop?
There are 2,281 People in the Labor Forcein in Bishop.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bishop?
67.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Bishop.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bishop?
Unemployment Rate in Bishop is 2.7%.