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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Irvington

Kentucky · 1,257 residents · 0.97 sq mi
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Irvington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,105. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,300. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,257
+7%since 1990
from 1,180 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,296 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 1,216 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+1%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9611K1K1K2K1990201020202024Irvington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,105
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,100 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,269
+65%since 1990
from $9,240 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.3%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 28.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$387
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $242 in 1990
US average: $602
67.4%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
32.6% rent
2.0
−11%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(973)
Black17.4%(205)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score36.8%(435)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(1,050)
Black13.8%(174)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score33%(415)
33
−10%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.0%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 59.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.9 min
+1%since 1990
from 26.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Irvington, Kentucky?

Irvington, Kentucky has about 1,257 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Irvington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Irvington, Kentucky earns about $27,105 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irvington, Kentucky expensive?

In Irvington, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $55,300, and the typical rent is about $387 a month.

How educated are people in Irvington, Kentucky?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Irvington, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irvington, Kentucky?

About 21.3% of people in Irvington, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irvington, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Irvington, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 77 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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