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Irwin

South Carolina · 1,919 residents · 2.985 sq mi
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Irwin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,885. Population has grown 43% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $176,900. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,919
+43%since 2000
from 1,343 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
643 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.0
−14%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Irwin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,885
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,679
+78%since 2000
from $16,673 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
+2%since 2010
from 0.342 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,900
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
4.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+113%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(1,027)
Black21%(282)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.3%(596)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(937)
Black45.2%(867)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(97)
Diversity Score69.4%(1,331)
Diversity Score
69
+56%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+14%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+19.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 68.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2017
from 66.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2016
from 82.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2016
from 17.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irwin, South Carolina?

Irwin, South Carolina has about 1,919 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Irwin, South Carolina earns about $55,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irwin, South Carolina expensive?

In Irwin, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $176,900, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Irwin, South Carolina?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Irwin, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irwin, South Carolina?

About 26.1% of people in Irwin, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irwin, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Irwin, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 584 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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