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Irvington, Virginia, in Lancaster county, is 42 miles N of Newport News, Virginia (center to center) and 61 miles N of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The town has a population of 673.
In Irvington, about 53% of adults are married. Lots of Irvington people are married off.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the town, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in Irvington if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Irvington had a median family income of $68,438. People in Irvington generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Irvington than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. In Irvington, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Irvington. This town has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Irvington gave more campaign money ($12,500) 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 86% of the housing units in Irvington. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.
In Irvington, 84% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Irvington, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.
Irvington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | ![]() |
Comparing Irvington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):
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| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
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