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Irwin, PA


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Irwin, Pennsylvania

Irwin, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland county, is 17 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 4,366 people people live in Irwin.

The People and Families of Irwin

In Irwin, about 47% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Irwin, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Irwin had a median family income of $41,947. It turns out that people in Irwin tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that the town is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,100) in Irwin than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Irwin Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Irwin, about 45% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Irwin.

Commuting

In Irwin, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Irwin Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Irwin College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Irwin, PA

Comparing Irwin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men88
Female Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens64
Racial Diversity66
Age of the Population53
Male Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married12
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built49

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