Irwin County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 127th-largest in Georgia
The population of Irwin County, Georgia is 9,385 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 127th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $53,915, the median home value is $105,300, and the median age is 40.4.
The population of Irwin County has declined 4.4% since 2010 (9,577 → 9,155), a -0.32% annualized rate.
9,385
Population
-0.32%
Annual growth
26
People / sq mi
$53,915
Median Income
$105,300
Median Home Value
Irwin County covers 354 sq mi of land at 26.5 people per square mile.
About Irwin County, GA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Irwin County: the median home is valued at $105,300. Irwin County is a county in Georgia with a population of 9,385.
The typical household earns $53,915, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 16.8%, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $105,300, with typical rent around $824.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 4.0% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Irwin County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Irwin County had a population of 9,577 in 2010 and 9,155 in 2024, a -4.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 9,677 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.31%.
9,155
Population (2024)
9,577
Population (2010)
9,677
Peak (2011)
-0.31%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,577 |
| 2011 | 9,677 |
| 2012 | 9,598 |
| 2013 | 9,345 |
| 2014 | 9,077 |
| 2015 | 9,137 |
| 2016 | 9,307 |
| 2017 | 9,362 |
| 2018 | 9,395 |
| 2019 | 9,442 |
| 2020 | 9,650 |
| 2021 | 9,376 |
| 2022 | 9,121 |
| 2023 | 9,123 |
| 2024 | 9,155 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.0% |
| Black or African American | 25.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.4
Median Age
48.5%
Female
51.5%
Male
17.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.1% · Seniors (65+): 17.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $53,915$-20,749 vs state |
| Mean household income | $65,968 |
| Per-capita income | $27,128 |
| Poverty rate | 16.8%+6.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 55.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Irwin County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.2%
Carpool
83.0%
Public transit
4.0%
Work from home
26.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$105,300$-167,600 vs state
Median home value
$824
Median rent
71.2%
Homeownership rate
4,185
Total housing units
89.0%
Occupied
11.0%
Vacant
28.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
78.6%
With health insurance
89.2%
With broadband internet
16.1%
Foreign-born
5.5%
Veterans (18+)
8.4%
With a disability
93.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
83.6%
High School+
16.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Irwin County, Georgia has a population of 9,385 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 127th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 26 people per square mile.
The population of Irwin County has declined 4.4% since 2010 (9,577 → 9,155), a -0.32% annualized rate.
The median household income in Irwin County, Georgia is $53,915, with mean (average) household income of $65,968 and per-capita income of $27,128. 16.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Irwin County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (68.0%), Black or African American (25.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Irwin County, Georgia is 40.4 years. Residents are 48.5% female and 51.5% male.
The median home value in Irwin County is $105,300 and median monthly rent is $824. 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,185 total housing units, 11.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Irwin County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Irwin County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.