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Irwin

Idaho · 259 residents · 2.614 sq mi
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Irwin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,094. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2000. Median home value is $191,100. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
259
+65%since 2000
from 157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
99 / sq mi
+65%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.6
+14%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
921371832292741990201020202024Irwin
2024236
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,094
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,602
+71%since 2000
from $17,896 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$490
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−19%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(6)
Asian1.9%(5)
Other1.4%(4)
Diversity Score14.1%(37)
Diversity Score
14
+126%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
−33%since 2000
from 38.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irwin, Idaho?

Irwin, Idaho has about 259 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irwin, Idaho?

The typical household in Irwin, Idaho earns about $56,094 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 $191,100, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Irwin, Idaho?

About 26.0% 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 8.8% 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 152 residents, a change of about 142 percent over that period.

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