Irwin, Pennsylvania
Irwin: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Irwin is a city located in the county of Westmoreland in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,973 and a population density of 4,730 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,716 inhabitants.
The city was created 172 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Irwin
| Population : | 3,716 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Westmoreland County |
| Postal code : | 15642 |
| Area : | 0.84 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,304 feet / 1007 meters |
| Establishment : | September 09, 1853 (172 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:11:02 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 4,424 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Irwin is located at 40°19'28"N 79°42'4"W (40.3245100, -79.7011500).
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Official website of Irwin
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Irwin decreased by 6.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,973 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,967 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,941 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,921 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,893 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,863 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,831 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,795 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,769 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,744 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,716 | -0.75% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 47,995 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 42,416 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 13.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 46,067 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 42,416 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 74.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 14.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 7.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 70.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,022 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 20,595 |
Irwin zip code is 15642.
County name: Westmoreland, County
fips: 42129
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 20,595 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $117,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,011 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $365 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $743 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 88 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 17,253 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.64 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 20.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 73,512 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 204,466 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 243,170 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 432,774 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,972 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,212 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,979 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 809 |
| 2019 total employment : | 10,901 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 369,659 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,041 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,083 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,713 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 900 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 581 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,328 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 504 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,370 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 46.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 904.47 |
People born in Irwin (7)
People born in Irwin, including politician Mark Critz, basketball player-coach Claire Cribbs, Major League Baseball player Howie Jones, .
List
- Mike Getto (American football player and coach (1905-1960)) he was born in 18/09/1905
- Wilbur Hockensmith (American football player and coach (1878-1951)) he was born in 17/08/1878
- Frank Shea (American sprinter) he was born in 19/03/1894
- Bill Viola Jr (American martial artist) he was born in 09/04/1977
Schools in Irwin
College & universities near Irwin, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214786 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | McKeesport (PA) | 15132-7644 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Irwin, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Westmoreland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Westmoreland County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Murrysville | 20,134 | Municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
| Greensburg | 14,082 | City and county seat of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
| New Kensington | 12,188 | City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lower Burrell | 10,997 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Jeannette | 9,000 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Latrobe | 7,767 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Monessen | 7,176 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Vandergrift | 4,832 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Arnold | 4,790 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Scottdale | 4,060 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Manor | 3,322 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Fulton | 3,168 | Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Trafford | 2,908 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Youngwood | 2,828 | City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Delmont | 2,501 | City in Douglas County, South Dakota, United States |
| West Newton | 2,464 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Irwin distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
