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Irvington

New York · 6,652 residents · 2.79 sq mi
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Irvington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $694,300. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 104% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,652
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.4
+12%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Irvington
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.2%(349)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(465)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.2%(477)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.7%(444)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(289)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.6%(505)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.8%(851)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5415.7%(1,045)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.8%(1,051)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.2%(679)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.3%(355)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.1%(142)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,313
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,467 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,819
+27%since 2000
from $59,116 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food9.8%
US avg: 2%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$694,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,557
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $994 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
22.4% rent
Afford Score
4.8
−19%since 2009
from 5.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(5,128)
Black1.6%(108)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(475)
Asian9%(596)
Other2.9%(196)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Uruguayan1.3%(84)
Cuban1%(67)
Guatemalan0.9%(61)
Puerto Rican0.9%(60)
Ecuadorian0.7%(45)
Colombian0.6%(41)
Dominican0.3%(20)
Argentine0.2%(16)
Asian origin
Taiwanese2.6%(169)
Chinese2.3%(150)
Asian Indian1.4%(90)
Korean0.8%(50)
Japanese0.2%(15)
Filipino0.1%(5)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish14.9%(970)
Italian14.3%(928)
American9.1%(588)
Russian8.2%(530)
British7.9%(513)
German7.4%(482)
English6.5%(420)
French5.3%(345)
Polish3.8%(250)
Greek1.8%(119)
Hungarian1.6%(106)
Scotch-Irish1.6%(102)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.4%(94)
Serbian1.2%(77)
Austrian1.1%(74)
Macedonian1.1%(72)
Lithuanian0.8%(53)
Dutch0.8%(50)
Welsh0.7%(45)
Swedish0.6%(42)
Ukrainian0.6%(36)
Croatian0.5%(34)
Australian0.5%(31)
Danish0.5%(31)
Romanian0.4%(29)
Norwegian0.3%(17)
Slovak0.3%(17)
Lebanese0.2%(15)
Czech0.2%(15)
Belgian0.2%(14)
Portuguese0.2%(14)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population · Largest Russian population · Largest British population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
41.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.9 min
+54%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
43.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
73.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 6,652 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Irvington, New York earns about $145,313 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 $694,300, and the typical rent is about $1,557 a month.

How educated are people in Irvington, New York?

About 72.8% 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 7.1% 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 304 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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