Irwin County, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Irwin County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,016 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 24.8 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.04% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.3 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 3,725 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Irwin County declined by 7.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 9,385 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Irwin County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Irwin County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,868 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 9.03% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Irwin County is about 28% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Irwin County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $262,209 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $824 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.2% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Irwin County is about 26.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $824 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Irwin County spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 168 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Irwin County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.2 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.3 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 168 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,212 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.0% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,365 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 389 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Georgia:
Chattahoochee County (8.3 min), Ben Hill County (12.5 min), Jenkins County (13.5 min).
Slowest:
Talbot County (37.2 min), Marion County (36.0 min), Paulding County (36.0 min).
The average commute time in Irwin County is 20 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Irwin County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Irwin County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Georgia:
Oconee County (0.4), Fulton County (0.4), Forsyth County (0.4).
Lowest:
Quitman County (0.1), Hancock County (0.1), Taliaferro County (0.1).
Health
Irwin County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Irwin County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.2 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.7% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.1% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Georgia:
Forsyth County (0.8), Oconee County (0.8), Fayette County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clinch County (0.7), Clay County (0.7), Quitman County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Irwin County, Georgia.
What is the population of Irwin County, Georgia?
The population of Irwin County, Georgia is 9,016, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Irwin County, Georgia?
The population density of Irwin County, Georgia is 24.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Irwin County, Georgia?
The median household income in Irwin County, Georgia is $53,868, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Irwin County, Georgia?
The median home price in Irwin County, Georgia is $262,209, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Irwin County, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Irwin County, Georgia is 3.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.