Population 61,267 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Irvington
Household size in Irvington
| Period | Irvington | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.72 people per household, Irvington sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.80, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the north.
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 Irvington
| Period | Irvington | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.4 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.4 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Irvington is young: half of its residents are under 35.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.0, mirroring the country. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 21 are younger.
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 Irvington
| Period | Irvington | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Irvington: 19.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Irvington
Renters in Irvington
| Period | Irvington | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.9% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.8% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.9% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 70.3% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Irvington: 70.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 34.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 11 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 Irvington
| Period | Irvington | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Irvington: 8.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the New York area. Vacancy is down 8.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Irvington
| Period | Irvington | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Irvington is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1954 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north 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 Irvington
| Period | Irvington | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $959 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $988 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,095 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,480 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$521 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Irvington pays $1,480 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $521 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northeast.
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 Irvington
Bachelor's degrees in Irvington
| Period | Irvington | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Irvington have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.9%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.1 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 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 Irvington
| Period | Irvington | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.5% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.5% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.7% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Irvington never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 23 of the 415 New Jersey 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 Irvington
| Period | Irvington | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Irvington: 10.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 17 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, mirroring the country.
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).
Irvington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington | 2.72 | 35.6 | 19.6% | 70.3% | 8.0% | 1961 | $1,480 | 21.9% | 83.7% | 10.2% |
| Maplewood | 3.10 | 39.6 | 13.2% | 25.1% | 6.1% | 1947 | $2,433 | 71.8% | 94.3% | 6.2% |
| South Orange | 2.88 | 38.4 | 4.3% | 34.7% | 2.6% | 1949 | $2,286 | 76.2% | 97.7% | 6.0% |
| Hillside | 3.29 | 36.8 | 16.1% | 34.9% | 7.3% | 1952 | $1,845 | 27.9% | 87.3% | 7.6% |
| Newark | 2.74 | 35.5 | 22.7% | 75.6% | 7.9% | 1968 | $1,447 | 20.8% | 79.2% | 11.8% |
| Vauxhall | 2.88 | 40.3 | 15.0% | 50.7% | 6.7% | 1963 | $2,007 | 31.8% | 89.9% | 3.8% |
| Union | 2.89 | 41.8 | 9.6% | 25.8% | 5.2% | 1960 | $2,008 | 41.6% | 88.8% | 5.8% |
| East Orange | 2.57 | 40.4 | 19.4% | 69.1% | 6.5% | 1955 | $1,447 | 22.7% | 85.7% | 8.9% |
| Orange | 2.95 | 35.0 | 29.1% | 74.2% | 6.8% | 1959 | $1,569 | 22.4% | 76.0% | 13.8% |
| Millburn | 2.91 | 39.9 | 7.2% | 28.8% | 9.9% | 1946 | $2,384 | 84.4% | 97.1% | 5.5% |
| East Newark | 2.97 | 37.8 | 21.9% | 67.9% | 4.1% | 1954 | $1,767 | 24.4% | 82.7% | 8.5% |
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 Irvington. 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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