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Irwin

Iowa · 341 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 $34,500. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $53,800. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.7% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
341
−8%since 2000
from 372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
582 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 635 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.3
+16%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2833253664074491990201020202024Irwin
2024352
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,658
+34%since 2000
from $15,429 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing12.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$384
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−41.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+10%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(360)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(335)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(10)
Diversity Score
3
−51%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.9%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irwin, Iowa?

Irwin, Iowa has about 341 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irwin, Iowa?

The typical household in Irwin, Iowa earns about $34,500 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 $53,800, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in Irwin, Iowa?

About 23.3% 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 6.7% 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 43 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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