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Irwin

Illinois · 68 residents · 0.045 sq mi
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Irwin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. 14% 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 $146,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
68
−26%since 2000
from 92 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,511 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 2,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
−6%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
254770921151990201020202024Irwin
202478
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,305
+96%since 2000
from $19,027 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance28.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction23.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services14.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−13%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(2)
Asian1.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(59)
Black1.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(6)
Asian1.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27%(18)
Diversity Score
27
+229%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+165%since 2000
from 8.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−56.6 ptssince 2013
from 56.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irwin, Illinois?

Irwin, Illinois has about 68 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irwin, Illinois?

The typical household in Irwin, Illinois earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irwin, Illinois expensive?

In Irwin, Illinois, the median home is worth about $146,900.

How educated are people in Irwin, Illinois?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Irwin, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irwin, Illinois?

About 10.3% of people in Irwin, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irwin, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Irwin, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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