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Irving

Illinois · 373 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 $24,625. Population has fallen 85% since 2000, a loss of 2,111 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $49,000. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 64% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
373
−85%since 2000
from 2,484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
416 / sq mi
−85%since 2000
from 2,769 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+45%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1107581K2K3K1990201020202024Irving
2024355
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,625
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,624
+45%since 2000
from $12,144 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+57%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(358)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(22)
Diversity Score
6
−91%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+41.0 ptssince 2000
from 45.7% 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
37.4 min
+103%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irving, Illinois?

Irving, Illinois has about 373 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irving, Illinois?

The typical household in Irving, Illinois earns about $24,625 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 $49,000.

How educated are people in Irving, Illinois?

About 14.5% 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 29.7% 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 157 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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