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Irvine

Kentucky · 2,273 residents (2025 est.) · 1.458 sq mi
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Irvine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,805. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $139,200. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,723
−4%since 2000
from 2,843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,868 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,950 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,273 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Irvine
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,805
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,286 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,189
+72%since 2000
from $14,075 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
−17%since 2010
from 0.554 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,200
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $304 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
55.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+53%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(2,808)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(43)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(2,573)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(127)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(17)
Diversity Score13.1%(357)
Diversity Score
13
+777%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+6%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
8.3%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 43.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 26.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+22.5 ptssince 2017
from 62.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irvine, Kentucky?

Irvine, Kentucky has about 2,723 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irvine, Kentucky?

The typical household in Irvine, Kentucky earns about $42,805 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irvine, Kentucky expensive?

In Irvine, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $139,200, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Irvine, Kentucky?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Irvine, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irvine, Kentucky?

About 19.4% of people in Irvine, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irvine, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Irvine, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 93 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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