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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Irwin

Idaho · 157 residents · 2.614 sq mi
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Irwin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has grown 47% since 1990. 9% 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 $131,300. With a median age of 47.8, 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 47.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
157
+47%since 1990
from 107 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
47.8
+9%since 1990
from 43.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
921371832292741990201020202024Irwin
2024236
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 53.2%(5)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 93.8%(6)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.4%(10)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.6%(12)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.8%(6)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 344.5%(7)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4412.7%(20)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5422.3%(35)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6412.1%(19)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 7414%(22)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 848.9%(14)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.6%(1)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,896
+138%since 1990
from $7,517 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.7%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,300
+93%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $375 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
90.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 89.4% in 1990
9.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0.6%(1)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican6.4%(15)
Cuban1.7%(4)
Spaniard1.7%(4)
Ancestry
English23.7%(56)
German21.2%(50)
American8.1%(19)
Irish8.1%(19)
French6.8%(16)
Scottish4.2%(10)
Portuguese1.3%(3)
Swiss1.3%(3)
Italian0.8%(2)
Norwegian0.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.2%
+29.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+122%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married12.9%(11)
Married62.4%(53)
Widowed4.7%(4)
Divorced20%(17)
Women 15+
Never married16.3%(14)
Married59.3%(51)
Widowed17.4%(15)
Divorced7%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irwin, Idaho?

Irwin, Idaho has about 157 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Irwin, Idaho?

The typical household in Irwin, Idaho earns about $31,250 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 $131,300, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Irwin, Idaho?

About 8.8% 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 9.7% 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 50 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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