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Irvington, New Jersey, in Essex county, is 3 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town is located in the Newark metropolitan area. Irvington has a population of 60,695.
In Irvington, about 30% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Irvington, since the town is home to many young children. Looking at the town, 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 Irvington, in comparison to similar towns.
In 2000, Irvington had a median family income of $41,098.
Residents of Irvington gave more campaign money ($6,050) 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.
Owners occupy 30% of the housing units in Irvington. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Irvington is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.
In Irvington, 73% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Irvington, try the public transportation system.
Comparing Irvington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | |  |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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