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Irvine

Kentucky · 2,715 residents · 1.458 sq mi
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Irvine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,622. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,700. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,715
−5%since 2000
from 2,843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,862 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,950 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+5%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Irvine
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,622
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,286 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,052
+21%since 2000
from $14,075 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.554
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $304 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.2%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
50.3% rent
Vacancy rate
24.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,672)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0%(1)
Other2.5%(67)
Diversity Score7%(189)
Diversity Score
7
+366%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+3%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
25.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.2%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irvine, Kentucky?

Irvine, Kentucky has about 2,715 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irvine, Kentucky?

The typical household in Irvine, Kentucky earns about $26,622 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 $65,700, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Irvine, Kentucky?

About 9.1% 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 28.4% 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 101 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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