CensusEasy
CITY

Irving

Illinois · 365 residents (2025 est.) · 0.897 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Irving has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,625. Population has fallen 86% since 2000, a loss of 2,129 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $43,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
355
−86%since 2000
from 2,484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
396 / sq mi
−86%since 2000
from 2,769 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+36%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:365 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1107581K2K3K1990201020202024Irving
2024355
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,625
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,591
+119%since 2000
from $12,144 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+36.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
−2%since 2010
from 0.364 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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
$43,100
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+38.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.6
−52%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
RELATED:See current rent listings in Irving on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52%(1,291)
Black41.8%(1,039)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(139)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.3%(1,698)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(334)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(11)
Diversity Score14.2%(50)
Diversity Score
14
−79%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+45.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+71%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+18.4 ptssince 2017
from 68.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Irving

Homeland
Pop 363
Harold
Pop 368
Brooker
Pop 339
Day
Pop 347
Places similar to Irving
Head to head

Compare Irving to nearby cities

IRVING VS
Taylorville
Income$57,552−19%
Home value$104,100+142%
Population10,522+2783%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
IRVING VS
Highland
Income$82,551+17%
Home value$202,900+371%
Population10,042+2651%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
IRVING VS
Chatham
Income$106,773+51%
Home value$243,200+464%
Population14,579+3894%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
IRVING VS
Bethalto
Income$64,775−8%
Home value$168,900+292%
Population9,202+2421%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Irving, Illinois?

Irving, Illinois has about 355 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irving, Illinois?

The typical household in Irving, Illinois earns about $70,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irving, Illinois expensive?

In Irving, Illinois, the median home is worth about $43,100, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Irving, Illinois?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Irving, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irving, Illinois?

About 10.4% of people in Irving, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irving, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Irving, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 175 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Illinois
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Irving with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Irving, Illinois: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy