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Irvington

New York · 6,420 residents · 2.79 sq mi
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Irvington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,875. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $644,300. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 108% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,420
−3%since 2000
from 6,631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,301 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.6
+12%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Irvington
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,875
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,467 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,013
+32%since 2000
from $59,116 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.541
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food9.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$644,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,450
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $994 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+42%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(5,720)
Black1.4%(94)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(251)
Asian7%(461)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.1%(1,866)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(5,319)
Black1.4%(92)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(400)
Asian7.8%(503)
Other1.7%(109)
Diversity Score38%(2,437)
Diversity Score
38
+35%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
31.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
29.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
6.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
63.3%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irvington, New York?

Irvington, New York has about 6,420 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Irvington, New York earns about $115,875 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 $644,300, and the typical rent is about $1,450 a month.

How educated are people in Irvington, New York?

About 61.0% 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 2.8% 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 72 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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