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Bishop, California, in Inyo county, is 81 miles NE of Clovis, California (center to center) and 87 miles NE of Fresno, California. The city contains a population of approximately 3,575.
In Bishop, about 42% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Bishop, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.
In 2000, Bishop had a median family income of $34,423.
Political donors in Bishop favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,420. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Bishop has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 41% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Bishop, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for California.
In Bishop, 82% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Bishop -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.
Comparing Bishop to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Senior Citizens |  | |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | |  |
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| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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