Inyokern, CA

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Inyokern Overview

922
TOTAL POPULATION
367
MALE POPULATION
555
FEMALE POPULATION
66.13
MALES / 100 FEMALES
151.23
FEMALES / 100 MALES
55.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,061
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,683
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$65,240
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
74.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
25.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
473
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
22.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Inyokern Zip Codes

Inyokern Area Codes

Race in Inyokern

The most populous races in Inyokern are White / Caucasian (747 | 81.0%), Two or more Races (162 | 17.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (93 | 10.1%).
Race in Inyokern
Race# Population% Population
Asian131.4%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino9310.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian74781.0%
Two or more Races16217.6%
Some other Race00.0%
Total922100.0%

Ancestry in Inyokern

The most populous ancestries reported in Inyokern are Irish (355 | 38.5%), German (229 | 24.8%), English (109 | 11.8%), Mexican (93 | 10.1%), and Thai (53 | 5.8%), together accounting for 91.0% of all Inyokern residents.
Ancestry in Inyokern
Ancestry# Population% Population
English10911.8%
Finnish444.8%
German22924.8%
Indian (Asian)131.4%
Irish35538.5%
Mexican9310.1%
Norwegian222.4%
Polish252.7%
Russian454.9%
Swedish434.7%
Thai535.8%
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Immigrants in Inyokern

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Inyokern came from Asia (5 | 0.5%), China (5 | 0.5%), and Eastern Asia (5 | 0.5%), together accounting for 1.6% of all Inyokern residents.
Immigrants in Inyokern
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia50.5%
China50.5%
Eastern Asia50.5%
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Sex and Age in Inyokern

Sex and Age in Inyokern

The most populous age groups in Inyokern are 60 to 64 Years (125 | 34.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (168 | 30.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Inyokern
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (8.5%)14 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Years33 (9.0%)22 (4.0%)
10 to 14 Years17 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years35 (9.5%)102 (18.4%)
20 to 24 Years15 (4.1%)6 (1.1%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years22 (6.0%)7 (1.3%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)30 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)53 (9.6%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)23 (4.1%)
50 to 54 Years25 (6.8%)22 (4.0%)
55 to 59 Years64 (17.4%)67 (12.1%)
60 to 64 Years125 (34.1%)168 (30.3%)
65 to 69 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)36 (6.5%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)5 (0.9%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total367 (100.0%)555 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Inyokern

Median Family Size in Inyokern

Median Family Size in Inyokern
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple165 (63.5%)3.09
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother95 (36.5%)2.32
Total Families260 (100.0%)2.81

Median Household Size in Inyokern

Median Household Size in Inyokern
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple165 (40.8%)3.23
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother95 (23.5%)2.58
Non-family144 (35.6%)-
Total Households404 (100.0%)2.28

Household Size by Marriage Status in Inyokern

Out of a total of 404 households in Inyokern, 260 (64.4%) are family households, while 144 (35.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 174, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 144.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Inyokern
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-144 (35.6%)
2-Person Households174 (43.1%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households30 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households14 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households6 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households20 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households16 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total260 (64.4%)144 (35.6%)

Female Fertility in Inyokern

Fertility by Age in Inyokern

Average fertility rate in Inyokern is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 1,000.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Inyokern
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years13 (100.0%)1,000.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total13 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Inyokern

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Inyokern
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Inyokern

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Inyokern
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma7 (53.8%)117.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree6 (46.2%)1,000.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total13 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Inyokern

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Inyokern
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Inyokern

Income Overview in Inyokern

Per Capita Income in Inyokern is $26,061, while median incomes of families and households are $66,683 and $65,240 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income922$26,061
Median Family Income260$66,683
Mean Family Income260$67,028
Median Household Income404$65,240
Mean Household Income404$59,658
Income Deficit260$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)92274.17%
Wage / Income Gap ($)92225.83¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index9220.38

Earnings by Sex in Inyokern

Average Earnings in Inyokern are $35,243, $73,600 for men and $19,008 for women, a difference of 74.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Inyokern
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male200 (47.4%)$73,600
Female222 (52.6%)$19,008
Total422 (100.0%)$35,243

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Inyokern

The most common earnings brackets in Inyokern are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (52 | 26.0%) and $2,499 or less for women (73 | 32.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Inyokern
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)73 (32.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9998 (4.0%)63 (28.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)46 (20.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)14 (6.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99952 (26.0%)20 (9.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9997 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99947 (23.5%)6 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99942 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+44 (22.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total200 (100.0%)222 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Inyokern

Average earnings in Inyokern are $74,350 for men and $19,286 for women, a difference of 74.1%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,750, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $73,750. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $19,425, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $19,425.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Inyokern
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$73,750$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$74,350$19,286

Family Income in Inyokern

Family Income Brackets in Inyokern

According to the Inyokern family income data, there are 76 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Inyokern
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9997629.2%
$25,000 to $34,999197.3%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,9995220.0%
$75,000 to $99,9994216.2%
$100,000 to $149,9997127.3%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Inyokern

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Inyokern
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families197 (75.8%)$0
3-Person Families7 (2.7%)$0
4-Person Families14 (5.4%)$0
5-Person Families26 (10.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families16 (6.1%)$0
Total260 (100.0%)$66,683

Family Income by Number of Earners in Inyokern

Family Income by Number of Earners in Inyokern
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners0 (0.0%)$0
1 Earner158 (60.8%)$0
2 Earners102 (39.2%)$66,346
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total260 (100.0%)$66,683

Household Income in Inyokern

Household Income Brackets in Inyokern

With 90 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Inyokern, accounting for 22.3% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Inyokern
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,9996115.1%
$15,000 to $24,9997117.6%
$25,000 to $34,999194.7%
$35,000 to $49,9994611.4%
$50,000 to $74,9995212.9%
$75,000 to $99,9996516.1%
$100,000 to $149,9999022.3%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Inyokern

The median household income in Inyokern is $65,240, with the highest median household income of $67,139 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 267 households (66.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 7 households (1.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Inyokern
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7 (1.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years89 (22.0%)$0
45 to 64 Years267 (66.1%)$67,139
65+ Years41 (10.2%)$0
Total404 (100.0%)$65,240

Poverty in Inyokern

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Inyokern

With 4.4% poverty level for males and 30.8% for females among the residents of Inyokern, 15 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 16 males (100.0%) and 15 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Inyokern
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years16 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)20 (23.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)14 (16.9%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)23 (51.1%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)48 (20.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (4.4%)171 (30.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Inyokern

According to the poverty statistics in Inyokern, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 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 Inyokern
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
5 Years17 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years19 (100.0%)67 (77.0%)
18 to 24 Years15 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years22 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)69 (83.1%)
45 to 54 Years25 (100.0%)22 (48.9%)
55 to 64 Years189 (100.0%)187 (79.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total351 (95.6%)384 (69.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Inyokern

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Inyokern
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Inyokern

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Inyokern
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)37 (39.0%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Inyokern
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)37 (39.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Inyokern

Employment by Class of Employer in Inyokern

Among the 369 employed individuals in Inyokern, private company employees (315 | 85.4%), federal government employees (32 | 8.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (14 | 3.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Inyokern
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees31585.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations143.8%
Local Government Employees82.2%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees328.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total369100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Inyokern

According to the labor force statistics for Inyokern, out of the total population over 16 years of age (774), 61.1% or 473 individuals are in the labor force, with 22.3% or 105 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 21 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 79.1% or 53 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Inyokern
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years20 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years22 (75.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years67 (80.7%)53 (79.1%)
45 to 54 Years48 (68.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years64 (48.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years231 (78.8%)51 (22.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total473 (61.1%)105 (22.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Inyokern

According to labor force statistics for Inyokern, 71.3% of individuals (432) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (606) are in the labor force, with 24.1% or 104 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 77.6% or 173 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 60.1% or 104 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Inyokern
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma173 (77.6%)134 (60.1%)
College / Associate Degree213 (72.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher46 (70.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total432 (71.3%)146 (24.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Inyokern

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Inyokern are Business & Financial (44 | 12.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (13 | 3.6%), Life, Physical & Social Science (7 | 1.9%), and Architecture & Engineering (6 | 1.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Inyokern

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Inyokern
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)200 (55.1%)163 (44.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Inyokern are Food Preparation & Serving (43 | 11.8%), and Healthcare Support (22 | 6.1%).
Services Occupations in Inyokern

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Inyokern
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support8 (36.4%)14 (63.6%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)8 (12.3%)57 (87.7%)
Total (Overall)200 (55.1%)163 (44.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Inyokern are Sales & Related (68 | 18.7%), and Office & Administration (20 | 5.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Inyokern

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Inyokern
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related22 (32.4%)46 (67.6%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total (Category)22 (25.0%)66 (75.0%)
Total (Overall)200 (55.1%)163 (44.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Inyokern are Construction & Extraction (36 | 9.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (25 | 6.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Inyokern

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Inyokern
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)200 (55.1%)163 (44.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Inyokern are Material Moving (52 | 14.3%), and Production (40 | 11.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Inyokern

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Inyokern
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)52 (56.5%)40 (43.5%)
Total (Overall)200 (55.1%)163 (44.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Inyokern

Employment Industries in Inyokern

The major employment industries in Inyokern include Retail Trade (128 | 35.3%), Construction (60 | 16.5%), Finance & Insurance (42 | 11.6%), Administrative & Support (40 | 11.0%), and Public Administration (26 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Inyokern

Employment Industries by Sex in Inyokern

The Inyokern industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Public Administration (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (52.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (63.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Inyokern
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade59 (46.1%)69 (53.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance22 (52.4%)20 (47.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8 (36.4%)14 (63.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Public Administration26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total200 (55.1%)163 (44.9%)

Education in Inyokern

School Enrollment in Inyokern

The most common levels of schooling among the 189 students in Inyokern are high school (101 | 53.4%), middle school (33 | 17.5%), and kindergarten (32 | 16.9%).
School Enrollment in Inyokern
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool73.7%
Kindergarten3216.9%
Elementary School168.5%
Middle School3317.5%
High School10153.4%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total189100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Inyokern

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Inyokern
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total189 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Inyokern

Visual & performing arts (46 | 70.8%), and literature & languages (19 | 29.2%) are the most common fields of study among 65 individuals in Inyokern who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Inyokern
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages1929.2%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts4670.8%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total65100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Inyokern

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Inyokern

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Inyokern are males with 2 vehicles (102, accounting for 51.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (66, making up 60.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Inyokern
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle8 (4.0%)14 (8.3%)
2 Vehicles102 (51.0%)66 (39.1%)
3 Vehicles83 (41.5%)83 (49.1%)
4 Vehicles7 (3.5%)6 (3.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total200 (100.0%)169 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Inyokern

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Inyokern are 15 to 19 minutes (147 commuters, 40.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (66 commuters, 18.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (48 commuters, 13.3%).
Commute Time in Inyokern
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes4011.1%
10 to 14 Minutes4813.3%
15 to 19 Minutes14740.7%
20 to 24 Minutes6618.3%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes164.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes4412.2%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Inyokern

The most common commute times in Inyokern are 15 to 19 minutes (90 commuters, 46.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (57 commuters, 33.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Inyokern
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)40 (23.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes22 (11.5%)26 (15.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes90 (46.9%)57 (33.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes20 (10.4%)46 (27.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes16 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes44 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Inyokern

The most frequent times of departure to work in Inyokern are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (77, 40.1%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (46, 27.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Inyokern
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM6 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM60 (31.2%)23 (13.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)46 (27.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM27 (14.1%)40 (23.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)14 (8.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM22 (11.5%)40 (23.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (3.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM77 (40.1%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (100.0%)169 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Inyokern

Occupancy by Ownership in Inyokern

Of the total 404 dwellings in Inyokern, owner-occupied units account for 286 (70.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 118 (29.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Inyokern
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units28670.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11829.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units404100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Inyokern

Occupancy by Household Size in Inyokern
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household14435.6%
2-Person Household17443.1%
3-Person Household307.4%
4+ Person Household5613.9%
Total Housing Units404100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Inyokern

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Inyokern
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household98 (68.1%)46 (31.9%)
2-Person Household116 (66.7%)58 (33.3%)
3-Person Household30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household42 (75.0%)14 (25.0%)
Total Housing Units286 (70.8%)118 (29.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Inyokern

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Inyokern
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma65 (52.8%)58 (47.1%)
College/Associate Degree195 (93.3%)14 (6.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher26 (36.1%)46 (63.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Inyokern

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Inyokern
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years297.2%
35 to 44 Years6716.6%
45 to 54 Years235.7%
55 to 64 Years24460.4%
65 to 74 Years368.9%
75 to 84 Years51.2%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total404100.0%

Housing Finances in Inyokern

Median Income by Occupancy in Inyokern

Median Income by Occupancy in Inyokern
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied286 (70.8%)$83,864
Renter-Occupied118 (29.2%)$25,789
Average404 (100.0%)$65,240

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Inyokern

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Inyokern
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99961 (21.3%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99918 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)53 (44.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)19 (16.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)46 (39.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99952 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99965 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99990 (31.5%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total286 (100.0%)118 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Inyokern

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Inyokern
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30036 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49937 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79945 (15.7%)46 (39.0%)
$800 to $99952 (18.2%)53 (44.9%)
$1,000 to $1,4997 (2.5%)19 (16.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49922 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99920 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more67 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total286 (100.0%)118 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Inyokern

Housing Structures in Inyokern

Housing Structures in Inyokern
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached18846.5%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments235.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments51.2%
Mobile Home / Other18846.5%
Total404100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Inyokern

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Inyokern
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached174 (92.5%)14 (7.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other89 (47.3%)99 (52.7%)
Total286 (70.8%)118 (29.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Inyokern

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Inyokern
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)5 (4.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms225 (78.7%)46 (39.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms45 (15.7%)67 (56.8%)
8 or more Rooms16 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total286 (100.0%)118 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Inyokern

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Inyokern
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas92 (32.2%)46 (39.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas44 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity90 (31.5%)19 (16.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels60 (21.0%)53 (44.9%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total286 (100.0%)118 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Inyokern

Household Vehicle Usage in Inyokern
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle36 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle44 (15.4%)19 (16.1%)
2 Vehicles118 (41.3%)99 (83.9%)
3 or more Vehicles88 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total286 (100.0%)118 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Inyokern

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Inyokern

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units118168
Median Property Value$177,000$0
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$462$67
Real Estate Taxes$949$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Inyokern

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Inyokern
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00018 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)52 (30.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99964 (54.2%)29 (17.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99936 (30.5%)20 (11.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)23 (13.7%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)44 (26.2%)
Total118 (100.0%)168 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Inyokern

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Inyokern
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99979 (66.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99920 (17.0%)52 (30.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99919 (16.1%)45 (26.8%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)71 (42.3%)
Total118 (100.0%)168 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Inyokern

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Inyokern
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x57 (48.3%)91,087 (54,218.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)59 (35.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)22 (13.1%)
4.0x or more61 (51.7%)20 (11.9%)
Total118 (100.0%)168 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Inyokern

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Inyokern
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80018 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499100 (84.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)52 (30.9%)
Total118 (100.0%)168 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Inyokern

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Inyokern

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Inyokern
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years185 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years373 (88.0%)51 (12.0%)
65 to 74 Years36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total865 (94.4%)51 (5.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Inyokern

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Inyokern
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen185 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Inyokern

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Inyokern
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000132 (72.1%)51 (27.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99992 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999359 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over163 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Inyokern

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Inyokern
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 639 (56.5%)30 (43.5%)
6 to 18 Years98 (53.0%)87 (47.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years16 (55.2%)13 (44.8%)
35 to 44 Years83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years106 (25.0%)267 (63.0%)
65 to 74 Years36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total383 (41.8%)482 (52.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Inyokern

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Inyokern
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years17 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years16 (43.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years74 (34.6%)97 (26.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Inyokern

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Inyokern: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years17 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years74 (34.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Inyokern: <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 Years16 (43.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)16 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Inyokern: <span>Cognitive 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%)63 (17.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Inyokern: <span>Ambulatory 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%)41 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Inyokern: <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%)18 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Inyokern

Computing Device Access in Inyokern

Computing Device Access in Inyokern
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop27267.3%
Smartphone31578.0%
Tablet27969.1%
No Computing Device368.9%
Total404100.0%

Internet Access in Inyokern

Internet Access in Inyokern
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home23257.4%
Cellular Data Only6315.6%
Satellite Internet205.0%
No Internet8922.0%
Total404100.0%

Inyokern Summary

Inyokern is a small unincorporated community located in Kern County, California, United States. It is situated in the Indian Wells Valley, approximately 11 miles (18 km) east of Ridgecrest, at an elevation of 2,434 feet (742 m). The population was 1,049 at the 2010 census.

History

Inyokern was founded in 1910 by the Southern Pacific Railroad as a station stop on the Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad. The name is derived from the Paiute word for “red earth”. The town was originally a small farming community, but it grew rapidly after World War II when the nearby Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake was established. Inyokern is now a bedroom community for the base, and is home to many retired military personnel.

Geography

Inyokern is located in the Indian Wells Valley, which is part of the Mojave Desert. The valley is surrounded by the Sierra Nevada and Coso Mountains to the west, and the Argus Range to the east. The climate is arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual precipitation is 4.5 inches (114 mm).

Economy

Inyokern’s economy is largely based on the nearby Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. The base is the largest employer in the area, providing jobs for many of the town’s residents. Other major employers include the Inyokern Airport, which serves as a hub for private and military aircraft, and the Inyokern Industrial Park, which is home to several businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,049 people, 437 households, and 287 families residing in Inyokern. The population density was 545.3 people per square mile (210.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 81.2% White, 8.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Inyokern was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $30,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Inyokern is served by the Inyokern Elementary School District, which operates two elementary schools and one middle school. The town is also home to the Inyokern Airport, which serves as a hub for private and military aircraft. Inyokern is also home to the Inyokern Industrial Park, which is home to several businesses.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Inyokern?
Total Population of Inyokern is 922.
What is the Total Male Population of Inyokern?
Total Male Population of Inyokern is 367.
What is the Total Female Population of Inyokern?
Total Female Population of Inyokern is 555.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Inyokern?
There are 66.13 Males per 100 Females in Inyokern.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Inyokern?
There are 151.23 Females per 100 Males in Inyokern.
What is the Median Population Age in Inyokern?
Median Population Age in Inyokern is 55.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Inyokern
Average Family Size in Inyokern is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Inyokern
Average Household Size in Inyokern is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Inyokern?
Per Capita income in Inyokern is $26,061.
What is the Median Family Income in Inyokern?
Median Family Income in Inyokern is $66,683.
What is the Median Household income in Inyokern?
Median Household Income in Inyokern is $65,240.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Inyokern?
Income or Wage Gap in Inyokern is 74.2%.
Women in Inyokern earn 25.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Inyokern?
Inequality or Gini Index in Inyokern is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Inyokern?
There are 473 People in the Labor Forcein in Inyokern.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Inyokern?
61.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Inyokern.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Inyokern?
Unemployment Rate in Inyokern is 22.3%.