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Irvine

Kentucky · 2,360 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 $32,569. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 483 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,900. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,360
−17%since 2000
from 2,843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,619 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,950 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+11%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Irvine
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,569
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,827
+27%since 2000
from $14,075 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $304 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
52.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,270)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(32)
Diversity Score7.3%(172)
Diversity Score
7
+388%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+7%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 43.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
56.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irvine, Kentucky?

Irvine, Kentucky has about 2,360 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irvine, Kentucky?

The typical household in Irvine, Kentucky earns about $32,569 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 $81,900, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Irvine, Kentucky?

About 16.6% 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 24.9% 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 456 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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