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Irvington

Kentucky · 1,181 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 $27,898. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,200. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
1,181
−6%since 2000
from 1,257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,218 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+7%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9611K1K1K2K1990201020202024Irvington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,898
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,105 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,637
−4%since 2000
from $15,269 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$445
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
37.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+27%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(1,050)
Black13.8%(174)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score33%(415)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(1,040)
Black7.5%(89)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(18)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other3.3%(39)
Diversity Score28.7%(339)
Diversity Score
29
−13%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+19%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
11.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.9%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irvington, Kentucky?

Irvington, Kentucky has about 1,181 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irvington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Irvington, Kentucky earns about $27,898 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 $72,200, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Irvington, Kentucky?

About 11.4% 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 23.3% 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 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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