Irvington township is located in Essex County New Jersey. Irvington township has a 2024 population of 59,835. Irvington township is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -1.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 60,915 in 2020.
The average household income in Irvington township is $69,428 with a poverty rate of 18.96%. The median age in Irvington township is 35.4 years: 33.5 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Irvington township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49,604 | 82.31% |
| Two or more races | 4,357 | 7.23% |
| White | 3,777 | 6.27% |
| Other race | 1,962 | 3.26% |
| Asian | 353 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 215 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,178 | 2.7 | 29.7 | 70.3 |
| Non Family | 9,423 | 1.15 | 17.7 | 82.3 |
| Married | 5,701 | 3.89 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Female | 5,334 | 3.97 | 34.4 | 65.6 |
| Male | 1,720 | 3.25 | 34.8 | 65.2 |
3.68
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
29.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,532 | 6.36% |
| Associates Degree | 3,042 | 7.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,800 | 14.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,091 | 7.76% |
| High School Graduate | 14,753 | 37.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,650 | 6.66% |
| Some College | 7,947 | 19.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 33,319 | 29,695 | 7,422 |
| Hispanic | 3,390 | 2,271 | 539 |
| 2+ Races | 2,020 | 1,627 | 253 |
| White | 1,619 | 1,402 | 589 |
| Other Race | 1,115 | 612 | 113 |
| Asian | 256 | 233 | 162 |
| Native American | 150 | 143 | 125 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 95.33%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 83.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,934 | $58,247 | $47,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,031 | $36,089 | $80,288 |
| High School Graduate | $36,038 | $38,437 | $31,422 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,357 | $33,731 | $16,105 |
| Overall | $38,521 | $41,144 | $35,176 |
| Some College | $41,575 | $49,265 | $35,000 |
$38,521
Average Earnings
$41,144
Average Male
$35,176
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.1% of Irvington township residents speak only English, while 31.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 18.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 49,107 | 9,505 | 19.36% |
| Hispanic | 6,158 | 1,247 | 20.25% |
| Multiple | 4,350 | 771 | 17.72% |
| Other | 1,962 | 584 | 29.77% |
| White | 1,736 | 246 | 14.17% |
| Asian | 353 | 51 | 14.45% |
| Native | 176 | 17 | 9.66% |
18.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.39%
Male Poverty Rate
22.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Irvington township is Other, with 29.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Irvington township is Native, with 9.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.13% |
| High School | 17.18% |
| Some College | 12.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.26% |
| Female Employed | 12.16% |
| Male Employed | 6.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,183 | $81,433 |
| Households | $57,293 | $69,428 |
| Married Families | $86,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,591 | $47,774 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.8%
Male Marriage Rate
25.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,389
Number of Veterans
1,206
Male Veterans
183
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 450 |
| First Gulf War | 275 |
| Second Gulf War | 221 |
| World War II | 24 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 381 |
| 65 to 74 | 334 |
| 75+ | 281 |
| 55 to 64 | 278 |
| 18 to 34 | 115 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,148 | 3.01% |
| White | 93 | 2.86% |
| Hispanic | 92 | 2.23% |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 3.23% |
| Other Race | 40 | 3.08% |
| Native American | 18 | 12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.9%
Born in Irvington township
66.53%
Native Born
33.47%
Foreign Born
14.61%
Non Citizen
18.87%
Naturalized
66.53% of Irvington township residents were born in the United States, with 46.9% having been born in New Jersey. 14.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 59,385 | -90 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 59,475 | -90 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 59,565 | -90 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 59,655 | -90 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 59,745 | -90 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 59,835 | -90 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 59,925 | -90 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 60,015 | -349 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 60,364 | -551 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 60,915 | 6,381 | 11.7% |
| 2019 | 54,534 | 249 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 54,285 | 273 | 0.51% |
| 2017 | 54,012 | -26 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 54,038 | 36 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 54,002 | 39 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 53,963 | 60 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 53,903 | 87 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 53,816 | -132 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 53,948 | 118 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 53,830 | 0 | 0% |