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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Irwin

Pennsylvania · 4,604 residents · 0.837 sq mi
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Irwin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $58,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,604
+5%vs 2000
vs 4,366 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,501 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 5,216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.9
−5%vs 2000
vs 36.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Irwin
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,923
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,758 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,967
−36%vs 2000
vs $18,722 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.8%
+7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $94,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$357
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $487 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 44.3% in 2000
58.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(4,199)
Black0.9%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(29)
Asian1.2%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(300)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(4,524)
Black1.1%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(28)
Diversity Score4.3%(197)
Diversity Score
4
−38%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+40%vs 2000
vs 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irwin, Pennsylvania?

Irwin, Pennsylvania has about 4,604 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Irwin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Irwin, Pennsylvania earns about $20,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irwin, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Irwin, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $58,000, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Irwin, Pennsylvania?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Irwin, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irwin, Pennsylvania?

About 15.8% of people in Irwin, Pennsylvania 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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