Population 9,383 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Irvington
Household size in Irvington
| Period | Irvington | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.96 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.01 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.03 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.94 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Irvington is a place of small households, averaging 1.94 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north. Irvington has smaller households than at least four in five Portland neighborhoods.
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 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.5 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.6 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Irvington are younger than 39.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 41.1, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Irvington: 4.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.3 points, even as the national share fell. Irvington has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Portland neighborhoods.
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 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.8% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.7% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.6% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.8% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Irvington rent: 58.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About a third of owners (34.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Irvington
| Period | Irvington | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Irvington as nationally: 8.3%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1947 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Irvington is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, 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 1945 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the north.
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 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,016 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,215 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,486 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,042 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,026 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in Irvington pays $2,042 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,026 a month since 2006–10, up 101%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest 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 Irvington
Bachelor's degrees in Irvington
| Period | Irvington | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.7% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.4% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.2% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.0% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Irvington is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (70.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
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 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.0% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.3% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.9% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Irvington: 98.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend. Irvington has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Portland neighborhoods.
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 | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Irvington than nationally: unemployment was 6.2%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
Irvington compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington | 1.94 | 39.5 | 4.9% | 58.8% | 8.3% | 1959 | $2,042 | 70.0% | 98.9% | 6.2% |
| Alameda | 2.61 | 41.2 | 5.0% | 20.3% | 6.6% | 1945 | $2,550 | 79.0% | 99.0% | 2.1% |
| Eliot | 1.69 | 37.1 | 11.6% | 79.3% | 6.6% | 1989 | $1,674 | 58.2% | 97.3% | 5.9% |
| Kerns | 1.50 | 34.2 | 5.7% | 82.9% | 9.0% | 1968 | $1,525 | 61.7% | 96.0% | 8.4% |
| King | 2.37 | 37.8 | 10.5% | 43.3% | 4.2% | 1949 | $2,060 | 64.6% | 95.1% | 7.6% |
| Buckman | 1.53 | 34.9 | 2.0% | 85.5% | 6.8% | 1969 | $1,594 | 62.4% | 98.8% | 5.9% |
| Old Town-Chinatown | 1.45 | 42.1 | 1.4% | 91.9% | 19.7% | 1984 | $1,119 | 36.9% | 87.7% | 10.5% |
| Alberta | 2.28 | 35.5 | 8.6% | 46.0% | 8.0% | 1951 | $1,932 | 64.7% | 97.8% | 4.7% |
| Boise | 1.85 | 36.1 | 8.6% | 68.9% | 8.3% | 1969 | $1,661 | 63.7% | 93.5% | 8.0% |
| Pearl District | 1.46 | 40.2 | 3.1% | 72.9% | 14.1% | 2007 | $1,812 | 75.3% | 99.4% | 3.6% |
| Center | 2.24 | 42.9 | 4.6% | 42.5% | 5.5% | 1949 | $1,767 | 69.5% | 96.2% | 4.1% |
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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