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CITY · 2010 ACS

Irmo

South Carolina · 11,097 residents · 7.027 sq mi
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Irmo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,264. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $129,400. Households here earn about 35% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% 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
11,097
+1%since 2000
from 11,039 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.6
+7%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Irmo
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57%(776)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.4%(715)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147%(782)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.5%(837)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.8%(648)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3414%(1,555)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.6%(1,513)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5415.7%(1,738)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6412.6%(1,401)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.5%(725)
US avg: 7%
75 to 842.7%(303)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.9%(104)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,264
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,847 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,719
+15%since 2000
from $22,312 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $747 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+5%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(8,370)
Black20.1%(2,220)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(157)
Asian1.4%(157)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(6,981)
Black29.5%(3,277)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(371)
Asian1.6%(178)
Other2.5%(272)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.9%(97)
Mexican0.7%(80)
Panamanian0.1%(10)
Ancestry
German14.6%(1,620)
Irish14.5%(1,608)
American11.9%(1,323)
English11.5%(1,271)
Scottish4.3%(479)
Scotch-Irish3.7%(412)
French3.6%(397)
Polish2.7%(300)
Italian2.5%(277)
Dutch2%(218)
Romanian1.5%(167)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Arab0.6%(71)
Belgian0.6%(63)
Norwegian0.5%(54)
Hungarian0.5%(52)
Portuguese0.4%(42)
Danish0.3%(34)
Welsh0.3%(33)
Lebanese0.3%(31)
Swedish0.2%(27)
Syrian0.2%(25)
Swiss0.2%(18)
Canadian0.1%(15)
Austrian0.1%(14)
Kenyan0.1%(14)
Czech0.1%(13)
Greek0.1%(13)
British0.1%(10)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.6%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married40.7%(1,973)
Married49.7%(2,409)
Widowed1.1%(55)
Divorced8.5%(410)
Women 15+
Never married35.2%(1,763)
Married45%(2,252)
Widowed5.1%(253)
Divorced14.7%(735)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irmo, South Carolina?

Irmo, South Carolina has about 11,097 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irmo, South Carolina?

The typical household in Irmo, South Carolina earns about $59,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irmo, South Carolina expensive?

In Irmo, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $129,400, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Irmo, South Carolina?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Irmo, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irmo, South Carolina?

About 11.0% of people in Irmo, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irmo, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Irmo, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 183 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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