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Irvington

New York · 6,533 residents (2025 est.) · 2.79 sq mi
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#62Most work-from-homeof 6,82639.0%#93Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.6%#175Most educatedof 6,82676.0%#314Highest median household incomeof 6,818$173,248
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Irvington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $173,248. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $868,100. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,531
−2%since 2000
from 6,631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,341 / sq mi
−2%since 2009
from 2,383 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+11%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,533 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Irvington
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(396)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.1%(659)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.6%(559)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.8%(251)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(214)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.2%(600)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.8%(706)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415%(980)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.2%(1,257)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.9%(583)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.7%(306)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.3%(20)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$173,248
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,467 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$107,033
+81%since 2000
from $59,116 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
−8%since 2010
from 0.541 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$868,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,592
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $994 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
−15%since 2009
from 5.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Irvington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(5,720)
Black1.4%(94)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(251)
Asian7%(461)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(4,625)
Black1.7%(108)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(854)
Asian6.8%(444)
Other7.7%(500)
Diversity Score
59
+64%since 2009
from 36 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Argentine5.8%(380)
Puerto Rican4.4%(289)
Cuban0.8%(52)
Salvadoran0.7%(44)
Paraguayan0.6%(40)
Dominican0.3%(21)
Colombian0.2%(15)
Asian origin
Taiwanese3.3%(216)
Asian Indian1.4%(90)
Japanese0.6%(41)
Chinese0.6%(37)
Korean0.3%(21)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro1.3%(88)
Ancestry
Irish12.6%(824)
Italian10.9%(712)
American8%(524)
British7.8%(512)
German6.6%(429)
Russian4.7%(307)
English4.2%(272)
Polish3.7%(239)
French2.8%(180)
Portuguese2.6%(168)
Croatian2.5%(164)
Austrian1.6%(107)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.6%(107)
Hungarian1.6%(105)
Nigerian1.5%(95)
Israeli0.9%(60)
Scottish0.9%(57)
Welsh0.8%(49)
Serbian0.7%(47)
Slovak0.7%(47)
Norwegian0.6%(42)
Romanian0.4%(29)
Lithuanian0.3%(22)
Bulgarian0.3%(19)
Iranian0.2%(16)
Swiss0.2%(14)
Latvian0.2%(13)
Arab0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population · Largest British population · Largest South American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
49.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.8%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.0%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
2.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
19.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2017
from 93.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 82.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.9%(600)
Married69.3%(1,673)
Widowed1.4%(33)
Divorced4.5%(108)
Women 15+
Never married24.1%(603)
Married62.3%(1,559)
Widowed1.4%(35)
Divorced12.2%(306)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irvington, New York?

Irvington, New York has about 6,531 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irvington, New York?

The typical household in Irvington, New York earns about $173,248 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irvington, New York expensive?

In Irvington, New York, the median home is worth about $868,100, and the typical rent is about $2,592 a month.

How educated are people in Irvington, New York?

About 76.0% of adults age 25 and over in Irvington, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irvington, New York?

About 1.6% of people in Irvington, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irvington, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Irvington, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 183 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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