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Irmo

South Carolina · 11,569 residents · 7.027 sq mi
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Irmo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,344. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $145,100. Households here earn about 37% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% 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
11,569
+5%since 2000
from 11,039 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,646 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,571 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+15%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Irmo
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,344
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,847 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,643
+60%since 2000
from $22,312 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,214
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $747 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+15%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score46.1%(5,091)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(6,466)
Black30.4%(3,518)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(663)
Asian2.1%(241)
Other1.6%(189)
Diversity Score69.3%(8,013)
Diversity Score
69
+50%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+75%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.5%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irmo, South Carolina?

Irmo, South Carolina has about 11,569 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Irmo, South Carolina earns about $75,344 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 $145,100, and the typical rent is about $1,214 a month.

How educated are people in Irmo, South Carolina?

About 36.4% 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 7.4% of people in Irmo, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irmo, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Irmo, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 289 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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