Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Irvington, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

60,867

Median Agei

35.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

79.8%48,582

Hispanic/Latino

12.3%7,487

Two or More

4.5%2,762

White

1.6%1,004

Asian

1%602

Other

0.5%295

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%135

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%1,617

High School Diploma

32.7%13,508

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%3,021

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%5,442

Associate's Degree

7%2,887

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%5,519

Master's Degree

5.8%2,394

Professional Degree

1.1%466

Doctorate

0.9%357

HS or Higher

85.2%

BA or Higher

21.1%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$335,600

Median Renti

$1,386

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

29.6%6,972

Renter-Occupied

70.4%16,570

Total Units

25,155

Homeownership

29.6%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.2%505

$50K–$100K

1.5%103

$100K–$150K

4.6%318

$150K–$200K

4.5%311

$200K–$300K

18.1%1,262

$300K–$500K

57.4%4,005

$500K–$1M

5.5%383

$1M+

1.2%85

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,180

$500–$750

472

$750–$1,000

670

$1,000–$1,250

3,696

$1,250–$1,500

3,895

$1,500–$2,000

4,191

$2,000+

2,168

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%103

2010–2019

2.5%633

2000–2009

4.3%1,087

1990–1999

5.2%1,298

1980–1989

7.5%1,877

1970–1979

14.2%3,567

1960–1969

16.7%4,190

1950–1959

16.6%4,170

1940–1949

8.3%2,081

1939 or earlier

24.4%6,149

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.8%16,197

Electricity

21.1%4,967

Fuel Oil

4.3%1,018

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%687

No Fuel

1.6%373

Other

0.8%198

Solar

0.3%76

Wood

0.1%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,609

Mean Household Incomei

$77,197

Per Capita Incomei

$31,171

Poverty Ratei

18.9%

Unemploymenti

9.7%

Labor Forcei

33,379

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.2%2,156

$10K–$15K

6.5%1,542

$15K–$20K

1.8%417

$20K–$25K

4.1%969

$25K–$30K

4.7%1,112

$30K–$35K

4.9%1,163

$35K–$40K

3.8%898

$40K–$45K

2.8%650

$45K–$50K

3.5%820

$50K–$60K

7.4%1,746

$60K–$75K

10.3%2,422

$75K–$100K

14.8%3,490

$100K–$125K

9.1%2,131

$125K–$150K

5.2%1,225

$150K–$200K

6.8%1,596

$200K+

5.1%1,205

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,871

Residentsi

2,535

Avg. Tenant Renti

$366/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing662 homes64% occupied$295/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers729 homes84% occupied$437/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Mod Rehab15 homes80% occupied$224/mo rent

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 8465 homes96% occupied$360/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,609/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

85.3%

Very low income$18K–$31K/yr

12.7%

Who Receives This Housing

69.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96.1% of subsidized households are minority

33.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

21,58035.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

168

Philippines

167

Poland

109

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Mexico

Canada

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

29,013

Avg. Commutei

34.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

30,094

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,762(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.6%Insured

14.4%Uninsured