Fort Irwin

Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

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Fort Irwin is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Bernardino County, California, with 8,096 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,454 ft (748 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Yermo, 24.9 miles S.

About Fort Irwin

Fort Irwin National Training Center (Fort Irwin NTC) is a major training area for the United States military in the Mojave Desert in northern San Bernardino County, California. Fort Irwin is at an average elevation of 2,454 feet (748 m). It is located 37 miles (60 km) northeast of Barstow, in the Calico Mountains.

The National Training Center is part of the US Army Combined Arms Command (CAC). The opposing force at the National Training Center is the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, the Blackhorse Cavalry, who are stationed at the base to provide an opposing force to units on a training rotation at Fort Irwin. In September 2017, a state-of-the-art hospital was opened that provides healthcare services to the Fort Irwin beneficiaries.

Fort Irwin works within the R-2502 Special Use Airspace Complex.

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Living in Fort Irwin

Median household income
$76,107
Median rent
$1,818/mo
Median age
23.6
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Fort Irwin, CA population

Fort Irwin had 8,096 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,096
Density1,162 per sq mi (449 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Fort Irwin at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Bernardino County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population8,096 (2020)
Land area6.97 sq mi (18.0 km²)
Elevation2,454 ft (748 m)
Coordinates35.2477° N, 116.6834° W
ZIP code92310
Official websitehome.army.mil/irwin
Census code (GEOID)0625114

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Fort Irwin

What county is Fort Irwin in?

Fort Irwin is in San Bernardino County, California.

What is the population of Fort Irwin, CA?

8,096 people lived in Fort Irwin at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Fort Irwin, CA?

The ZIP code of Fort Irwin is 92310.

What is the elevation of Fort Irwin?

2,454 feet (748 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Fort Irwin?

Yermo (24.9 mi), Barstow (33.0 mi), Baker (34.6 mi), Lenwood (34.6 mi), Tecopa (47.9 mi).

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