West Bishop, California facts for kids
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West Bishop
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Location in Inyo County and the state of California
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 West Bishop, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Inyo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.760 sq mi (22.687 km2) |
| • Land | 8.759 sq mi (22.684 km2) |
| • Water | 0.001 sq mi (0.003 km2) 0.013% |
| Elevation | 4,367 ft (1,331 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,754 |
| • Density | 314.38/sq mi (121.391/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93514
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| Area code | 442/760 |
| FIPS code | 06-84120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409545 |
West Bishop is a special kind of community in Inyo County, California, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city.
In 2020, about 2,754 people lived in West Bishop. A few years before, in 2010, the population was 2,607.
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West Bishop's Location and Size
West Bishop is located in the beautiful state of California. It's found in Inyo County. The area is mostly land.
The total size of West Bishop is about 8.8 square miles (22.7 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in West Bishop?
This section tells us about the people who live in West Bishop. This information comes from a big survey called the United States Census.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,607 people living in West Bishop. Most of the people were White, making up about 91% of the population. There were also people of Asian, Native American, and African American backgrounds. About 10% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Everyone counted in the census lived in homes. No one lived in special group homes or institutions.
There were 1,133 homes in West Bishop. Many of these homes had families living in them. About 23% of homes had children under 18 years old. Most homes were occupied by married couples.
The people in West Bishop were of different ages. About 17.5% were under 18 years old. Many people, about 36.7%, were between 45 and 64 years old. A good number, about 25.4%, were 65 years or older. The average age was about 52.6 years.
Most homes in West Bishop were owned by the people living in them. About 86% of homes were owner-occupied. The rest were rented.
Population in 2000
Back in 2000, West Bishop had a population of 2,807 people. This was a bit more than in 2010. The community had 1,143 households.
Similar to 2010, most residents were White. There was also a mix of other racial backgrounds. About 7.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The age groups were also varied in 2000. About 22.9% of the population was under 18. About 19.6% were 65 or older. The average age was 47 years.
