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Irwin County

Georgia · 9,538 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 $38,376. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,500. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,538
−4%since 2000
from 9,931 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+12%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Irwin County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,376
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,257 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,561
+11%since 2000
from $14,867 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−38.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+27%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(7,102)
Black25.7%(2,555)
Hispanic / Latino2%(202)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.2%(5,180)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(6,719)
Black25.8%(2,459)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(228)
Asian0.6%(61)
Other0.3%(28)
Diversity Score53.9%(5,145)
Diversity Score
54
+3%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% 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
13.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irwin County, Georgia?

Irwin County, Georgia has about 9,538 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Irwin County, Georgia earns about $38,376 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 $77,500, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Irwin County, Georgia?

About 9.2% 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 25.4% 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 889 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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