Irene is a city located in Clay County South Dakota. Irene has a 2024 population of 437. Irene is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually and its population has increased by 2.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 427 in 2020.
The average household income in Irene is $63,837 with a poverty rate of 15.52%. The median age in Irene is 37 years: 38.8 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Irene was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 488 | 95.13% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 3.12% |
| Native American | 9 | 1.75% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 213 | 2.2 | 62 | 38 |
| Non Family | 103 | 1.5 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Married | 60 | 2.92 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Female | 35 | 2.51 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Male | 15 | 3.33 | 13.3 | 86.7 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
62.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 6.29% |
| Associates Degree | 44 | 12.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 52 | 14.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 1.14% |
| High School Graduate | 123 | 35.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 4.29% |
| Some College | 90 | 25.71% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 331 | 303 | 56 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,250 | $2,499 | $41,538 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,643 | $56,786 | $26,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,750 | $51,111 | $34,630 |
| Some College | $36,146 | $50,417 | $34,239 |
$38,750
Average Earnings
$51,111
Average Male
$34,630
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.11% of Irene residents speak only English, while 2.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 448 | 72 | 16.07% |
15.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.55%
Male Poverty Rate
19.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Irene is White, with 16.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Irene is White, with 16.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.89% |
| Some College | 5.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 2.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,417 | $78,512 |
| Households | $50,625 | $63,837 |
| Married Families | $85,556 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,063 | $43,486 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
26.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
36
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 9.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
66%
Employment Rate
0%
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
73.88%
Born in Irene
99.42%
Native Born
0.58%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
99.42% of Irene residents were born in the United States, with 73.88% having been born in South Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 451 | 3 | 0.67% |
| 2028 | 448 | 3 | 0.67% |
| 2027 | 445 | 2 | 0.45% |
| 2026 | 443 | 3 | 0.68% |
| 2025 | 440 | 3 | 0.69% |
| 2024 | 437 | 2 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 435 | 2 | 0.46% |
| 2022 | 433 | 6 | 1.41% |
| 2021 | 427 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 427 | 25 | 6.22% |
| 2019 | 402 | -8 | -1.95% |
| 2018 | 410 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 410 | -2 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 412 | 4 | 0.98% |
| 2015 | 408 | -5 | -1.21% |
| 2014 | 413 | -7 | -1.67% |
| 2013 | 420 | -2 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 422 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 2011 | 421 | 2 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 419 | 0 | 0% |