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Irwin

Iowa · 372 residents · 0.586 sq mi
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Irwin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,417. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $43,100. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

372
−3%since 1990
from 384 in 1990
1990 – 2025
635 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 655 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.0
+8%since 1990
from 41.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2833253664074491990201020202024Irwin
2024352
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,417
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,429
+38%since 1990
from $11,209 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,100
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$321
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
75.0%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
25.0% rent
1.4
+48%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(377)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(360)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(22)
6
+33%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.7%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.3 min
−31%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irwin, Iowa?

Irwin, Iowa has about 372 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Irwin, Iowa?

The typical household in Irwin, Iowa earns about $30,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irwin, Iowa expensive?

In Irwin, Iowa, the median home is worth about $43,100, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Irwin, Iowa?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Irwin, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irwin, Iowa?

About 9.8% of people in Irwin, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irwin, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Irwin, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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