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Inyo County, CA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Inyo County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 18,158
- −4.4% since 2020
- Households
- 8,040
- Median household income
- $73,991
- +29.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $348,700
- Jobs located here
- 7,330
- Highest market score
- 72
- Real estate, #162 of 2,229 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 18,158 people live in Inyo County, in 8,040 households. Population estimates put the population change in Inyo County from 2020 to 2025 at −4.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Inyo County is $73,991 a year, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 29.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Inyo County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (85).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Inyo County are for real estate businesses (72), insurance agencies (65) and gyms and studios (62). Inyo County ranks #162 of 2,229 scored counties for real estate businesses.
Inyo County is part of the Bishop area. For its number of households, Inyo County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (3.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (61% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Inyo County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Inyo County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 72 | #162 of 2,229 | 12 | 14.9 | Index only | 270 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 65 | #605 of 2,272 | 5 | 6.2 | $3.1M | 246 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 62 | #517 of 2,088 | 10 | 12.4 | $845K | 128 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 62 | #569 of 2,339 | 12 | 14.9 | $653K | 152 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 61 | #511 of 2,176 | 12 | 14.9 | Index only | 215 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 56 | #698 of 1,886 | 6 | 7.5 | $1.7M | 171 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | 51 | #835 of 1,769 | 6 | 7.5 | $1.3M | 149 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 50 | #1,160 of 2,394 | 38 | 47.3 | $266K | 174 | 19 |
| Pet businesses | 48 | #1,215 of 2,200 | 13 | 16.2 | $580K | 66 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 47 | #1,187 of 2,057 | 10 | 12.4 | $2.2M | 90 | 10 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 47 | #1,325 of 2,385 | 30 | 37.3 | $261K | 123 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 46 | #1,174 of 2,087 | 7 | 8.7 | $2M | 158 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 44 | #1,069 of 1,707 | 6 | 7.5 | $3.7M | 77 | 5 |
| Gyms | 44 | #1,129 of 1,792 | 8 | 10.0 | $1.1M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 43 | #1,487 of 2,402 | 21 | 26.1 | $2.3M | 67 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 42 | #1,397 of 2,261 | 8 | 10.0 | $5.9M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 41 | #1,591 of 2,401 | 30 | 37.3 | $286K | 106 | 15 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 39 | #1,534 of 2,210 | 12 | 14.9 | $1.2M | 133 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 36 | #1,805 of 2,378 | 20 | 24.9 | $429K | 96 | 11 |
| Pizza | 32 | #1,718 of 2,090 | 8 | 10.0 | $3.8M | 75 | 19 |
| Barbershops | 28 | #1,137 of 1,356 | 6 | 7.5 | $1.3M | 69 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 28 | #1,667 of 1,889 | 8 | 10.0 | $3.8M | 93 | 11 |
| Tire shops | 27 | #1,284 of 1,530 | 5 | 6.2 | $1.7M | 69 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 27 | #1,923 of 2,222 | 14 | 17.4 | $2.2M | 72 | 19 |
| Grocery stores | 24 | #1,802 of 2,070 | 11 | 13.7 | $4.3M | 46 | 4 |
| Pet stores | 21 | #897 of 974 | 5 | 6.2 | $1.5M | 33 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 21 | #2,296 of 2,405 | 68 | 84.6 | $451K | 68 | 19 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 18 | #2,331 of 2,405 | 129 | 160.4 | $238K | 64 | 49 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 16 | #2,023 of 2,063 | 21 | 26.1 | $1.5M | 39 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 8 | #2,347 of 2,358 | 28 | 34.8 | $781K | 33 | 18 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $2M | 117 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $2.5M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $1.9M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $2.5M | 142 | 14 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $1.9M | 69 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $1.7M | 174 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $2.9M | 93 | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $7.3M | 61 | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $4.7M | 37 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $3.4M | 140 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $5.1M | Too few | 4 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $1.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $10.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $10.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $22M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Inyo County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $8.6M | $1,067 | 111 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $21.9M | $2,720 | 105 |
| Food away from home | $30.7M | $3,814 | 94 |
| Groceries | $47.5M | $5,907 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.8M | $975 | 97 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.2M | $650 | 112 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.5M | $1,051 | 107 |
| Medical and dental services | $10.1M | $1,255 | 97 |
| Pets | $7.5M | $938 | 103 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $14.1M | $1,749 | 85 |
| Vehicle insurance | $15.4M | $1,920 | 98 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $22M | $2,732 | 91 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10.2M | $1,271 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $140.5M | $17,478 | 105 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Inyo County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 18,158−4.4% since 2020
- Households
- 8,040
- Median age
- 45.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 66%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 10,197 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 2
- Median household income
- $73,991+29.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $94,111
- Median home value
- $348,700
- Jobs located here
- 7,330
- Daytime population
- 17,028Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Inyo County, CA growing?
Population estimates put Inyo County at 18,158 people in 2025, down 4.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 8,040 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 29.1%, before inflation.
How much do households in Inyo County, CA spend?
Households in Inyo County spend about $140.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $47.5M on groceries and $30.7M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Inyo County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (85).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Inyo County, CA?
Of the business types scored in Inyo County, real estate businesses (72), insurance agencies (65) and gyms and studios (62) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #162 of 2,229 scored counties.
How does Inyo County, CA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Inyo County is $73,991, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 4.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $348,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (3.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (61% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 30 of the 56 business types have a score in Inyo County, each ranked against other counties.
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