Demographics & People — Fort Irwin, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,791 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~7,600 |
| Median Age | 23.6 |
| Total Households | 2,828 |
| Family Households | 2,067 |
| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5439 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,735 |
| Black or African American | 1,022 |
| Asian | 188 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,373 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 4,286 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,136 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,555 |
| German | 1,102 |
| Irish | 762 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 627 |
| European | 611 |
| American | 551 |
| Italian | 367 |
| English | 360 |
Language
| English Only | 6,353 |
| Spanish | 1,028 |
| Population 5+ | 7,713 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 370 |
| Population 18+ | 2,345 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fort Irwin, California.