Fort Irwin, CA Demographics

A map of Fort Irwin's Population by Race

Fort Irwin, California had a population of 8,096 in 2020. It was 43.9% White, 13.2% Black, 6.3% Asian, 26.4% Hispanic, 3.6% Native American/Other, and 6.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fort Irwin, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Fort Irwin is the 539th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Fort Irwin's White Population

3,555 residents of Fort Irwin identify as White, or 43.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Fort Irwin slightly larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fort Irwin is ranked #1023 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fort Irwin is more White than neighboring Barstow (26.1% White), Lenwood (30.4% White), and Baker (15.2% White). Fort Irwin is less White than neighboring Yermo (58.7% White), and Tecopa (84.2% White).

Fort Irwin's Black Population

1,066 residents of Fort Irwin identify as Black, or 13.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fort Irwin slightly larger than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fort Irwin is ranked #42 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fort Irwin is more Black than neighboring Yermo (3.2% Black), Lenwood (8.2% Black), Baker (0.5% Black), and Tecopa (0% Black). Fort Irwin is less Black than neighboring Barstow (18.4% Black).

Fort Irwin's Asian Population

508 residents of Fort Irwin identify as Asian, or 6.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fort Irwin slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fort Irwin is ranked #405 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fort Irwin is more Asian than neighboring Yermo (1.6% Asian), Barstow (2.7% Asian), Lenwood (1% Asian), Baker (1.8% Asian), and Tecopa (0.8% Asian).

Fort Irwin's Hispanic Population

2,139 residents of Fort Irwin identify as Hispanic, or 26.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fort Irwin less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fort Irwin is ranked #728 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fort Irwin is more Hispanic than neighboring Tecopa (5% Hispanic). Fort Irwin is less Hispanic than neighboring Yermo (29.4% Hispanic), Barstow (44.4% Hispanic), Lenwood (52.4% Hispanic), and Baker (78.1% Hispanic).

Fort Irwin's Native American/Other Population

290 residents of Fort Irwin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fort Irwin roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fort Irwin is ranked #177 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fort Irwin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Yermo (1% Native American/Other), Barstow (3% Native American/Other), Lenwood (2% Native American/Other), Baker (2.3% Native American/Other), and Tecopa (1.7% Native American/Other).

Fort Irwin's Multiracial Population

538 residents of Fort Irwin identify as Multiracial, or 6.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fort Irwin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fort Irwin is ranked #333 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fort Irwin is more Multiracial than neighboring Yermo (6.1% Multiracial), Barstow (5.2% Multiracial), Lenwood (5.9% Multiracial), and Baker (2.3% Multiracial). Fort Irwin is less Multiracial than neighboring Tecopa (8.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.