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Irwindale

California · 1,439 residents (2025 est.) · 8.824 sq mi
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Irwindale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,167. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $709,400. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 120%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,377
−5%since 2000
from 1,446 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
156 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
+19%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,439 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9961K1K1K2K1990201020202024Irwindale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,167
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,733
+195%since 2000
from $13,144 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.8%
+41.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
−18%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$709,400
+120%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $176,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,931
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $584 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+58%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.9%(129)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino88.3%(1,277)
Asian1%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.7%(343)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.6%(1,289)
Asian1.7%(24)
Other1.4%(19)
Diversity Score15.3%(210)
Diversity Score
15
−36%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
21.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 79.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 41.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
51.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 58.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irwindale, California?

Irwindale, California has about 1,377 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irwindale, California?

The typical household in Irwindale, California earns about $114,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irwindale, California expensive?

In Irwindale, California, the median home is worth about $709,400, and the typical rent is about $1,931 a month.

How educated are people in Irwindale, California?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Irwindale, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irwindale, California?

About 4.3% of people in Irwindale, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irwindale, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Irwindale, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 327 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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