The population data for the Whitmore in California, with ZIP code 96096, demonstrates a remote rural lifestyle characterized by very sparse population density over a significant land area of 175.82 square miles. The population in 2022 was 1,572, resulting in a population density of only 8.94 people per square mile, which falls well below the 50 people per square mile threshold typically associated with remote rural areas.

Given the national average household size of 2.61, the estimated number of housing units corresponding to the 2022 population is approximately 602. This suggests that each household likely occupies a substantial portion of land, often exceeding 5 acres, reflecting the privacy and self-sustainability that are hallmarks of remote rural living.

The historical population data from 2010 to 2022 shows minor fluctuations, with the population ranging from a low of 1,425 in 2018 to a high of 1,608 in 2010. The population density remained consistently low throughout this period, never exceeding 9.15 people per square mile. This stability in population and density indicates minimal urban development activity and suggests that the area has maintained its remote rural character over time.