Irwin, Iowa

Quick Statistics

Irwin is a community in Shelby County, Iowa, home to about 352 people spread across 0.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $33,500 a year, and a typical home is worth about $72,900. About 39.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 3 percent over the past decade.

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352
Total Population
▲ up 3% since 2012
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0.59 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$33,500
Median Personal Income
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$72,900
Median Home Value
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39.3%
College Educated
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94.4%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 4.4 points since 2010
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Irwin ranks number 567 of 1,017 in population, number 920 in median household income, number 814 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Irwin typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 10°F. The area sees roughly 31 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Irwin
# Town Distance Population
1.Kirkman, IA5.3 mi.58
2.Manilla, IA7.2 mi.630
3.Defiance, IA7.3 mi.251
4.Aspinwall, IA9.1 mi.45
5.Jacksonville, IA10.4 mi.0
6.Westphalia, IA10.8 mi.117
7.Earling, IA11.0 mi.478
8.Manning, IA11.0 mi.1,533
Frequently Asked Questions About Irwin

What is the population of Irwin, Iowa?
Irwin has a population of about 352 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Irwin, Iowa in?
Irwin is located in Shelby County, Iowa.

What is the median home value in Irwin, Iowa?
The median home value in Irwin is about $72,900, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Irwin, Iowa?
The median personal income in Irwin is about $33,500 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Irwin, Iowa?
Since 1950, 31 tornadoes have been recorded in Shelby County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Irwin, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 10 degrees, with around 31 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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