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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Irving

Illinois · 2,484 residents · 0.897 sq mi
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Irving has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,583. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 1,954 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $31,200. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,484
+369%since 1990
from 530 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,769 / sq mi
+369%since 1990
from 591 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.9
−5%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1107581K2K3K1990201020202024Irving
2024355
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,583
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,453 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,144
+50%since 1990
from $8,103 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.2%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 30.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$396
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $308 in 1990
US average: $602
78.0%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
22.0% rent
1.3
−4%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(528)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52%(1,291)
Black41.8%(1,039)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(139)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score68.3%(1,698)
68
+7171%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.3%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
45.7%
−24.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
−35%since 1990
from 28.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Irving, Illinois?

Irving, Illinois has about 2,484 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Irving, Illinois?

The typical household in Irving, Illinois earns about $24,583 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 $31,200, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Irving, Illinois?

About 0.3% 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 29.2% of people in Irving, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irving, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Irving, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,954 residents, a change of about 369 percent over that period.

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

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