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Irwin

Idaho · 302 residents (2025 est.) · 2.614 sq mi
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Irwin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $433,300. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
236
+50%since 2000
from 157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
90 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.8
+21%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:302 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
921371832292741990201020202024Irwin
2024236
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,819
+111%since 2000
from $17,896 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+21%since 2010
from 0.337 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$433,300
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
1.6% rent
Vacancy rate
31.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
+53%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(15)
Diversity Score35.3%(83)
Diversity Score
35
+466%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
59.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 38.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
−58.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2012
from 25.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+20.3 ptssince 2017
from 69.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irwin, Idaho?

Irwin, Idaho has about 236 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irwin, Idaho?

The typical household in Irwin, Idaho earns about $67,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irwin, Idaho expensive?

In Irwin, Idaho, the median home is worth about $433,300.

How educated are people in Irwin, Idaho?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Irwin, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irwin, Idaho?

About 11.4% of people in Irwin, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irwin, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Irwin, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 129 residents, a change of about 121 percent over that period.

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