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Irvington, VA


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Irvington, Virginia

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.

The People and Families of Irvington

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Irvington Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyIrvington College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Irvington Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Irvington Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Irvington Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Irvington People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Irvington Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Irvington Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Irvington, VA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Racial Diversity31
Male Share of the Population12
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work89

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes64
People Living Alone52
Affordability of Rents45
Housing Recently Built42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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