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Irwindale, California
Irwindale, city, in Los Angeles County, California. Irwindale had 1,439 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,472 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,377 (±163). GEOID 0636826.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,439
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,472 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,377 ±163
Median household income
$114,167
±$17,706 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$709,400
±$43,451 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,931
±$475 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Irwindale and what county is it in?
Irwindale is a city in Los Angeles County, California. It covers 8.8 square miles of land, 167 residents per square mile in 2020.
Irwindale is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Irwindale is the same area as Census Tract 4046 of Los Angeles County: the tract's figures are Irwindale's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Irwindale, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,439 people lived in Irwindale on July 1, 2025, down 1.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 1,472 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,377 (±163).
| Measure | Irwindale | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,377±163 | 9,808,667 | no clear change |
| Households | 412±53 | 3,416,449 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.34±0.29 | 2.81 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 417±52 | 3,650,466 | no clear change |
Irwindale's population since 2000
From 1,446 in 2000 to 1,439 in 2025: down 0.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Irwindale as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Irwindale?
The median resident of Irwindale is 34.0 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 14.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 93.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 3.3%. 21.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Irwindale | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0±6.8 | 38.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.4%±4.5 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.2%±3.1 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Male | 47.1%±2.8 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 93.6%±3.5 pts | 48.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 3.3%±2.3 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±1.4 pts | 14.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 21.1%±4.8 pts | 33.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 52.8%±8.3 pts | 55.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7%±3.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.2%±3.7 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2%±2.4 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.1%±4.6 pts | 80.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.8%±6.4 pts | 36.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6%±3.2 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.0%±3.3 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Irwindale earn?
Half of Irwindale's 412 households earn less than $114,167 a year (±$17,706), against $90,112 in Los Angeles County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $89,225 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $24,942 after inflation. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Irwindale | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $114,167±$17,706 | $90,112 | +$24,942 |
| Mean household income | $127,772±$10,869 | $128,770 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,733±$3,599 | $45,792 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.3%±2.5 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.8%±3.7 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1%±3.6 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4%±3.1 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.5%±4.2 pts | 93.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Irwindale?
Owners occupy 77.9% of Irwindale's occupied homes and renters 22.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $709,400 by its owner (±$43,451). The median renter pays $1,931 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Irwindale | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $709,400±$43,451 | $834,200 | +$179,956 |
| Median gross rent | $1,931±$475 | $1,954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 13.8%±12.4 pts | 48.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,174±$197 | $3,160 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.9%±6.9 pts | 45.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.1%±6.9 pts | 54.1% | – |
| Housing units | 417±52 | 3,650,466 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±12.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±35.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.3%±3.6 pts | 47.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±9.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±9.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.7%±1.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.6%±5.3 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.9%±3.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Irwindale building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Irwindale in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Irwindale work and get to work?
77.5% of Irwindale's workers drive alone and 9.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.5%.
| Measure | Irwindale | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.9%±4.9 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5%±2.8 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.5%±6.2 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0%±3.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.2%±1.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±1.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.5%±5.0 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.7 min±4.0 | 30.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Irwindale?
1 census tract lies mostly in Irwindale (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4046Los Angeles County | 1,377 | $114,167 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Irwindale) · Census block assignment files
How does Irwindale compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Irwindale is the 8,884th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 463rd-most populous of 483 in California.
Irwindale ranks 320th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 463rd | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 250th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,012th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 320th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 621st | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 426th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 442nd | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 794th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 667th | 988 |
| Median age | 840th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 285th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 634th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 615th | 1,069 |
Irwindale's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Irwindale with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Irwindale?
20 of the 57 figures for Irwindale on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Irwindale are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Irwindale.