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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Irwin County

Georgia · 9,931 residents · 354.363 sq mi
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Irwin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,257. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,100. Households here earn about 29% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,931
+15%since 1990
from 8,649 in 1990
1990 – 2025
28 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 24 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
+4%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Irwin County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,257
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,169 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,867
+48%since 1990
from $10,057 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.8%
−9.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$343
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $227 in 1990
US average: $602
76.8%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
23.2% rent
1.6
−23%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(5,983)
Black30.5%(2,638)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(20)
Diversity Score53.6%(4,632)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(7,102)
Black25.7%(2,555)
Hispanic / Latino2%(202)
Asian0.3%(32)
Diversity Score52.2%(5,180)
52
−3%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.7%
+14.6 ptssince 1990
from 53.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−26%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irwin County, Georgia?

Irwin County, Georgia has about 9,931 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Irwin County, Georgia?

The typical household in Irwin County, Georgia earns about $30,257 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irwin County, Georgia expensive?

In Irwin County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $48,100, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Irwin County, Georgia?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Irwin County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irwin County, Georgia?

About 17.8% of people in Irwin County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irwin County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Irwin County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,282 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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