Irwindale, Los Angeles County, California Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Irwindale, California, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Irwindale, California. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Irwindale, California. The estimated population of Irwindale, California is 1,359 people, with a median age of 34.8.

We can look at the total population in Irwindale over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,359
-0.44% -0.88%
2020
1,365
-2.08% -
2019
1,394
-0.78% -
2018
1,405
+2.48%
-
2017
1,371
- -

Population of Irwindale, California by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
6.5%
5.4%
+20.37%
Black/African American
0%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
91.4%
93.3%
-2.04%
Asian
0.6%
0.9%
-33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
0%
0.00%
Other
0.6%
0.4%
+50.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Irwindale, California by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.8 +2.05% 33.1 +7.12% 40 +11.73%
2020 34.1 +0.59% 30.9 +6.19% 35.8 -17.13%
2019 33.9 -2.59% 29.1 +2.83% 43.2 +2.37%
2018 34.8 -6.7% 28.3 -3.08% 42.2 +2.43%
2017 37.3 - 29.2 - 41.2 -

The median age of Irwindale, California gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 124 -29.93% 57 +18.26% 87 63
10 to 19 97 -34.27% 124 -35.15% 63 80
20 to 29 127 +19.29% 90 +38.94% 143 126
30 to 39 70 +29.17% 62 +32.66% 89 78
40 to 49 74 +44.86% 103 +4.83% 112 107
50 to 59 80 -18.84% 106 -24.04% 61 75
60 to 69 80 -30.01% 93 -25.35% 58 67
70+ 33 +57.58% 51 +73.58% 52 98

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Irwindale, California is $96,250.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Irwindale.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $105,391.00
  • 45 to 64
    $124,000.00
  • 65 and over
    $60,714.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Irwindale, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Irwindale, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Irwindale, California is currently $114,521.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.65% of households in Irwindale are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Irwindale against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.14%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.82%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.58%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.87%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.60%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.35%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.65%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Irwindale is $37,590.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Irwindale by the total population of Irwindale.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Irwindale, California, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Irwindale to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.47%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.65%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.39%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.49%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Irwindale that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Irwindale over the age of 16 is 1,133.

Of those people, a total of 65.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Irwindale is 61.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 67 26.90% 50.00%
20 to 24 years 121 79.30% 6.30%
25 to 29 years 148 91.20% 0.70%
30 to 34 years 124 100.00% 7.30%
35 to 44 years 106 88.70% 4.30%
45 to 54 years 227 74.40% 6.50%
55 to 59 years 65 81.50% 13.20%
60 to 64 years 57 54.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 80 16.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 138 8.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Irwindale. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 576 71.00% 6.40%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 8 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 5 0.00% 0.00%
Other 309 57.60% 8.40%
Two or more races 225 62.20% 4.30%
Hispanic or Latino 1,022 64.60% 7.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 82 76.80% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Irwindale as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Irwindale is 698, with median earnings of $47,000.00.

Women in Irwindale, California earning approximately 65.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 698 $47,000.00
Male 350 $50,250.00
Female 348 $33,000.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 39 $77,188.00
Business and Financial 20 $48,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00
Legal 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 30 $46,923.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4 $0.00
Healthcare Support 17 $53,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 57 $87,031.00
Food Preparation and Serving 54 $10,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 16 $15,000.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $2,499.00
Sales 42 $39,063.00
Office and Administrative Support 114 $38,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 74 $50,625.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 19 $38,750.00
Production 74 $34,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 33 $44,531.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 22 $76,875.00 17 $90,417.00
Business and Financial 14 $48,958.00 6 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00 12 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 30 $46,923.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 9 $29,688.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 31 $84,519.00 26 $88,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 16 $17,083.00 38 $9,091.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 16 $15,000.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 1 $0.00 14 $0.00
Sales 23 $39,844.00 19 $28,438.00
Office and Administrative Support 15 $35,313.00 99 $50,104.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 63 $53,542.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 16 $42,500.00 3 $0.00
Production 48 $41,964.00 26 $25,789.00
Transportation and Material Moving 33 $44,531.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 416 households in Irwindale, with an average household size of 3.27 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 282 families in Irwindale with an average family size of 3.99 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 147 36 99 134
Average Household Size 3.99 2.89 5.05 1.25
Total Families 147 36 99 0
Average Household Size 3.95 2.14 4.72 0

Poverty

Of the 282 families in Irwindale, 6.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Irwindale:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 434 housing units in Irwindale, California.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 416 95.85%
Vacant 18 4.15%

16.13% of the total 434 housing units in Irwindale are rental units. This is approximately 70 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 341 are occupied by the owner - or 78.57% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Irwindale is $1,075.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Irwindale that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    5
  • Less than $500
    26
  • $500 to $999
    9
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    11
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    13
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    8
  • $3,000 or more
    3

Property Value

The median value of a property in Irwindale is $503,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Irwindale that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    2
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    10
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    144
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    172
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Irwindale. The chart below shows the number of properties in Irwindale that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    19
  • 1940 to 1949
    28
  • 1950 to 1959
    63
  • 1960 to 1969
    62
  • 1970 to 1979
    26
  • 1980 to 1989
    83
  • 1990 to 1999
    40
  • 2000 to 2009
    84
  • 2010 to 2013
    29
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Irwindale that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    37
  • 1 vehicle available
    74
  • 2 vehicles available
    108
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    197

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Irwindale get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Irwindale that commute to work in a particular way.

28.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Irwindale.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    16
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    89
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    96
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    77
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    75
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    45
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    52
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    7
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    9
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    106
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    94
  • 90 or more minutes
    9

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Irwindale, California in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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