Cartago
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California

Cartago is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Inyo County, California, with 62 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,629 ft (1,106 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Olancha, 2.8 miles SE.
- 62residents (2020 Census)
- 3,629 ftelevation · 1,106 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 53 / sq mipopulation density
- 93549ZIP code
About Cartago
Cartago (Spanish for "Carthage") is a census-designated place in Inyo County, California, United States. Cartago is located on the west side of Owens Lake 3 miles (4.8 km) north-northwest of Olancha. The population was 62 at the 2020 census, down from 92 at the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $80,694
- Median rent
- $1,188/mo
- Median age
- 51.3
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Cartago had 62 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 62 |
|---|---|
| Density | 53 per sq mi (20 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cartago at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Inyo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 62 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.17 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,629 ft (1,106 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3052° N, 118.0272° W |
| ZIP code | 93549 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0611600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cartago
- Olancha2.8 mi SE
- Keeler15.2 mi NE
- Lone Pine18.8 mi N
- Kennedy Meadows21.1 mi S
- Darwin24.5 mi E
- Ponderosa31.4 mi SW
- Cedar Slope32.7 mi W
- Pearsonville34.3 mi S
- Sequoia Crest34.4 mi W
- Camp Nelson34.4 mi W
- Pierpoint35.5 mi W
- Silver City36.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Cartago
What county is Cartago in?
Cartago is in Inyo County, California.
What is the population of Cartago, CA?
62 people lived in Cartago at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cartago, CA?
The ZIP code of Cartago is 93549.
What is the elevation of Cartago?
3,629 feet (1,106 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cartago?
Olancha (2.8 mi), Keeler (15.2 mi), Lone Pine (18.8 mi), Kennedy Meadows (21.1 mi), Darwin (24.5 mi).
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