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Irwin

Pennsylvania · 3,973 residents · 0.837 sq mi
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Irwin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,431. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $125,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,973
−9%since 2000
from 4,366 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,747 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 5,216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+9%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Irwin
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,431
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,758 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,286
+40%since 2000
from $18,722 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.8%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 44.3% in 2000
58.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+8%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(3,815)
Black1.2%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1%(38)
Asian0.9%(34)
Other0.4%(15)
Diversity Score8.3%(329)
Diversity Score
8
+21%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irwin, Pennsylvania?

Irwin, Pennsylvania has about 3,973 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irwin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Irwin, Pennsylvania earns about $40,431 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 $125,800, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Irwin, Pennsylvania?

About 21.8% 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 3.5% of people in Irwin, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irwin, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Irwin, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 631 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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