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Irvona

Pennsylvania · 549 residents · 0.929 sq mi
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Irvona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,808. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 131 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $63,300. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
549
−19%since 2000
from 680 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
591 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 732 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+38%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4155236317388461990201020202024Irvona
2024451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,808
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,197
+88%since 2000
from $11,785 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
11.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+47%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(676)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(534)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score1.4%(8)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.3%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irvona, Pennsylvania?

Irvona, Pennsylvania has about 549 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irvona, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Irvona, Pennsylvania earns about $39,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irvona, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Irvona, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $63,300, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Irvona, Pennsylvania?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Irvona, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irvona, Pennsylvania?

About 17.8% of people in Irvona, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irvona, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Irvona, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 125 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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