Population 9,749 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Irvine
Household size in Irvine
| Period | Irvine | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Irvine are small: just 2.36 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.59, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Irvine
| Period | Irvine | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Irvine skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Irvine
| Period | Irvine | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Irvine than nationally: 14.4%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Irvine has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Kentucky cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Irvine
Renters in Irvine
| Period | Irvine | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.1% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly a third of households in Irvine rent their homes (32.1%), close to the national share of 34.8%. More than half of owners (54.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Irvine
| Period | Irvine | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.9% of the housing in Irvine, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Irvine
| Period | Irvine | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Irvine was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Irvine
| Period | Irvine | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $483 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $519 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $567 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $687 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$204 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Irvine costs $687 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $204 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Irvine
Bachelor's degrees in Irvine
| Period | Irvine | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Irvine: 12.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.7 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Irvine
| Period | Irvine | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.0% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.0% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.2% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Irvine never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 9.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only nine of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Irvine
| Period | Irvine | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Irvine than nationally: unemployment was 6.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Irvine compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine | 2.36 | 44.2 | 14.4% | 32.1% | 13.9% | 1980 | $687 | 12.6% | 79.2% | 6.4% |
| Witt Springs | 2.46 | 46.8 | 18.2% | 11.2% | 13.9% | 1985 | $676 | 12.1% | 94.7% | 0.6% |
| Wisemantown | 2.34 | 38.5 | 11.5% | 21.8% | 8.2% | 1984 | $629 | 10.2% | 65.4% | 11.5% |
| Pitts | 1.97 | 51.7 | 17.7% | 24.9% | 25.0% | 1956 | $773 | 11.8% | 85.1% | 0.9% |
| Wagersville | 2.43 | 42.9 | 17.9% | 26.3% | 17.9% | 1977 | $762 | 16.5% | 90.4% | 19.0% |
| Ravenna | 2.10 | 51.6 | 12.6% | 27.9% | 14.8% | 1962 | $845 | 11.4% | 76.3% | 6.5% |
| Winston | 2.42 | 45.1 | 6.3% | 16.2% | 15.3% | 1984 | $621 | 22.2% | 87.0% | 4.2% |
| Fox | 2.39 | 42.8 | 5.2% | 28.8% | 12.2% | 1986 | $780 | 9.0% | 75.9% | 0.0% |
| Hargett | 2.39 | 42.8 | 5.2% | 28.8% | 12.2% | 1986 | $780 | 9.0% | 75.9% | 0.0% |
| Bybee | 2.89 | 30.5 | 1.8% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 1995 | $689 | 36.0% | 97.8% | 9.0% |
| College Hill | 2.34 | 49.3 | 6.2% | 16.7% | 19.2% | 1982 | $632 | 20.6% | 86.6% | 1.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Irvine. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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