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Irwin

South Carolina · 1,405 residents · 2.985 sq mi
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Irwin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,021. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% 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
1,405
+5%since 2000
from 1,343 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
471 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Irwin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,021
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,459
−7%since 2000
from $16,673 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,079
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+30%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(935)
Black28.9%(406)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(51)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.1%(58)
Diversity Score63%(885)
Diversity Score
63
+42%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.6%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irwin, South Carolina?

Irwin, South Carolina has about 1,405 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Irwin, South Carolina earns about $43,021 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 $83,100, and the typical rent is about $1,079 a month.

How educated are people in Irwin, South Carolina?

About 3.3% 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 15.2% 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 70 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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