Shoshone
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California
Shoshone is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Inyo County, California, with 22 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,585 ft (483 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tecopa, 10.6 miles SE.
- 22residents (2020 Census)
- 1,585 ftelevation · 483 m
- 28.7 sq miland area · 74.4 km²
- 1 / sq mipopulation density
- 92389ZIP code
About Shoshone
Shoshone is a census-designated place (CDP) in Inyo County, California, United States. The population was 22 at the 2020 census, down from 31 at the 2010 census.
The town was founded in 1910. Its name may refer to the Shoshone people. Although small, it is notable as a southern gateway to Death Valley National Park; in addition to being a junction of roads leading from Baker, California and Pahrump, Nevada, it has the last services available before the Furnace Creek area in the park. The commercial district of the town, including a post office, gas station, restaurant, bar and coffee house, is just north of the southern intersection of California State Routes 127 and 178.
Shoshone has a single 2,380-foot (730 m) airstrip across SR 127 from the commercial district. It is open to the public and gets about 58 flights per month.
Shoshone, California, has a history as a railroad town and rich mining district.
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Shoshone had 22 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1 per sq mi (0 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shoshone at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Inyo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 22 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.71 sq mi (74.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,585 ft (483 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9512° N, 116.3051° W |
| ZIP code | 92389 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0671680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shoshone
- Tecopa10.6 mi SE
- Charleston View22.8 mi E
- Pahrump, NV25.5 mi NE
- Sandy Valley, NV38.5 mi E
- Amargosa Valley, NV42.1 mi N
- Mount Charleston, NV44.2 mi NE
- Furnace Creek45.7 mi NW
- Baker48.4 mi S
- Goodsprings, NV49.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Shoshone
What county is Shoshone in?
Shoshone is in Inyo County, California.
What is the population of Shoshone, CA?
22 people lived in Shoshone at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shoshone, CA?
The ZIP code of Shoshone is 92389.
What is the elevation of Shoshone?
1,585 feet (483 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shoshone?
Tecopa (10.6 mi), Charleston View (22.8 mi), Pahrump (25.5 mi), Sandy Valley (38.5 mi), Amargosa Valley (42.1 mi).
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