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Irwindale, California

Irwindale, California, in Los Angeles county, is 2 miles NE of Baldwin Park, California (center to center) and 18 miles E of Los Angeles, California. The city has a population of 1,446.

The People and Families of Irwindale

In Irwindale, about 41% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Irwindale had a median family income of $46,827.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Irwindale ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Irwindale Housing

About 69% of housing units in Irwindale are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Irwindale, 83% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Irwindale are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Residents of the city, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

Irwindale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyIrwindale Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyIrwindale Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyIrwindale Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 19%Irwindale Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Irwindale, CA

Comparing Irwindale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity105
Children Under 5 Years Old108
Female Share of the Population69
Well-Paid Single Women65
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population52
Senior Citizens13
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty34
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times79
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals106
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Rents28
People Living Alone24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11

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