Irion County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Irion County, Texas, 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 Irion County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Irion County, Texas. The estimated population of Irion County, Texas is 1,555 people, with a median age of 39.5.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,555
+0.13%
-2.32%
2020
1,553
 -4.14% -
2019
1,620
+6.3%
-
2018
1,524
 -4.27% -
2017
1,592
 - -

Population of Irion County, Texas 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
68.1%
72.4%
 -5.94%
Black/African American
5.5%
3.2%
 +71.88%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
26.4%
22.9%
 +15.28%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
1.5%
 -100.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

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 Irion County, Texas 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 39.5 -8.78% 39 -3.7% 43.2 -1.59%
2020 43.3 +1.41% 40.5 +0.5% 43.9 +0.92%
2019 42.7 -3.17% 40.3 -1.23% 43.5 -4.81%
2018 44.1 -3.08% 40.8 -7.27% 45.7 -3.38%
2017 45.5 - 44 - 47.3 -

The median age of Irion County, Texas 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 9 116 5.84% 85 -10.85% 111 50
10 to 19 133 +12.7% 87 +121.28% 146 155
20 to 29 108 -33.68% 85 -50.07% 72 46
30 to 39 36 +156.59% 51 +92.92% 99 111
40 to 49 86 -59.89% 91 -50.2% 31 47
50 to 59 168 -3.22% 124 +23.81% 150 146
60 to 69 88 +25.68% 124 -0.83% 108 117
70+ 118 -23.08% 92 -13.99% 92 74

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Irion County, Texas is $39,770.00.

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 Irion County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,845.00
  • 45 to 64
    $39,964.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,844.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Irion County, 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 Irion County, Texas is currently $60,779.00.

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.

3.25% of households in Irion County 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 Irion County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.75%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    33.23%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.50%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.78%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.71%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.77%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.25%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Irion County is $26,525.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Irion County 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
    1.78%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.00%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.99%

Employment

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

The total population of Irion County over the age of 16 is 1,182.

Of those people, a total of 58.60% 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 Irion County is 53.80%.

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 89 37.10% 100.00%
20 to 24 years 24 100.00% 100.00%
25 to 29 years 94 85.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 80 92.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 176 100.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 185 61.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 143 42.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 121 50.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 189 29.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 81 18.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Irion County. 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 818 56.20% 0.00%
Black or African American 62 100.00% 75.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 272 57.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 30 53.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 316 54.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 804 57.20% 0.00%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Irion County is 636, with median earnings of $37,667.00.

Women in Irion County, Texas earning approximately 55.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 636 $37,667.00
Male 360 $50,833.00
Female 276 $28,167.00

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 63 $43,750.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 26 $52,727.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 3 $0.00
Healthcare Support 24 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 21 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 9 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 43 $16,250.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $0.00
Sales 29 $14,917.00
Office and Administrative Support 126 $36,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 64 $67,083.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 10 $0.00
Production 39 $70,380.00
Transportation and Material Moving 66 $54,643.00

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 39 $69,327.00 24 $30,192.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 26 $52,727.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 24 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $0.00 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 33 $0.00 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 33 $0.00
Sales 14 $0.00 15 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 19 $0.00 107 $36,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 64 $67,083.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 39 $70,380.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 66 $54,643.00 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 677 households in Irion County, with an average household size of 2.3 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 398 families in Irion County with an average family size of 3.18 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 318 33 47 279
Average Household Size 3.26 2.27 3.51 0
Total Families 318 33 47 0
Average Household Size 3.26 2.27 3.3 0

Poverty

Of the 398 families in Irion County, 13.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Irion County:

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 846 housing units in Irion County, Texas.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 677 80.02%
Vacant 169 19.98%

11.58% of the total 846 housing units in Irion County are rental units. This is approximately 98 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 566 are occupied by the owner - or 66.90% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Irion County is $995.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Irion County 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
    13
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    50
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    40
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    8
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Irion County is $114,200.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    113
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    99
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    152
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    97
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    72
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    19
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    6
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    116
  • 1940 to 1949
    56
  • 1950 to 1959
    87
  • 1960 to 1969
    135
  • 1970 to 1979
    48
  • 1980 to 1989
    181
  • 1990 to 1999
    155
  • 2000 to 2009
    50
  • 2010 to 2013
    18
  • 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 Irion County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    39
  • 1 vehicle available
    251
  • 2 vehicles available
    220
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    167

Commuting to Work

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

17.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Irion County.

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
    221
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    81
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    16
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    40
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    44
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    70
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    72
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    10

Summary

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

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Places in Irion County, Texas

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