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Irena

Missouri · 13 residents (2025 est.) · 0.881 sq mi
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Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 14 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $318,800. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19
−42%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.8
+90%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
6132128362000201020202024Irena
202419
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$52,247
+314%since 2000
from $12,605 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+46.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.272
+278%since 2010
from 0.072 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services30.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration30.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade23.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$318,800
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+29.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−59%since 2000
from 37.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+35.1 ptssince 2011
from 33.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.8%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.6%
+31.6 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+42.9 ptssince 2017
from 57.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irena, Missouri?

Irena, Missouri has about 19 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Irena, Missouri expensive?

In Irena, Missouri, the median home is worth about $318,800.

How educated are people in Irena, Missouri?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Irena, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irena, Missouri?

About 0.0% of people in Irena, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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