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Irwin, Iowa

City in Shelby County, Iowa · ZIP 51446

  • Shelby County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
  • 320 (2024 estimate)Population
  • 141Households
  • $47,917Median household income
  • $71,100Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2000 to 2020−14.2%
3003203403603802000: 37220002010: 34120102020: 3192020372319
Population of Irwin at each census
CensusPopulation
2000372
2010341
2020319

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Irwin
Under $50k51.8%
$50k to $100k18.4%
$100k to $150k21.3%
$150k to $200k7.8%
$200k and over0.7%

Median household income $47,917 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Irwin
Owner occupied
126 units
Renter occupied
15 units
Vacancy rate
10.8%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Irwin compared with its county and state
Irwin compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureIrwinShelby CountyIowa
Population29711,7573,195,937
Median household income$47,917$67,690$73,147
Median age46.645.138.6
Median home value$71,100$156,200$195,900
Bachelor’s degree or higher25.9%23.3%30.9%
Foreign-born residents0.3%1.2%5.7%
Owner-occupied homes89.4%75.8%71.5%
Mean commute to work17.7 minutes18.3 minutes19.8 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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