Fort Irwin, CA is a small town located in California's Mojave Desert. With a population of 9,100 people and a population density of 1,346 people per square mile, Fort Irwin is the least densely populated city in California. The local economy mostly revolves around the nearby military base, Fort Irwin National Training Center. There are several businesses around the area catering to service members living on-base or stationed there for extended periods of time such as restaurants, convenience stores, and other services. \nYear-round outdoor activities in Fort Irwin are plentiful due to its mild desert climate and include activities such as camping, hiking along scenic trails, 4-wheeling on designated off-road trails and even hunting for wild game during certain seasons. Other organizations based out of Fort Irwin include the Fort Irwin Historical Society and the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity which seeks to provide affordable housing to local families in need. Local sporting events tend to revolve around athletics from nearby schools such as Barstow High School who also host tournaments at their athletic fields for sports like football and baseball.
The population in Fort Irwin is 9,100. There are 1,307 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Fort Irwin is 22.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Fort Irwin is 3.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Fort Irwin
- 57.0% are married
- 3.1% are divorced
- 65.7% are married with children
- 14.1% have children, but are single
Race in Fort Irwin
- 47.5% are White
- 15.7% are Black
- 7.3% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 1.0% claim Other
- 23.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.1% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander