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Irvington, Kentucky


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Irvington, Kentucky

Irvington, Kentucky, in Breckinridge county, is 38 miles SW of Louisville, Kentucky. The city has a population of 1,257.

The People and Families of Irvington

In Irvington, about 51% of adults are married. Looking at Irvington, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Irvington had a median family income of $32,500.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Irvington gave more campaign money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Irvington is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Irvington Housing

Owners occupy 68% of the housing units in Irvington.

Commuting

In Irvington, 96% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Irvington Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Irvington Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Irvington, KY

Comparing Irvington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size58
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income24
People Above Poverty24
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22
Short Commute Times11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime98
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