Irwin County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Irwin County is located in Georgia with a total population of 9,385. It is the 127th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Irwin County is 40.4 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Irwin County is $53,915. This is 28% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $105,300. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Irwin County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Irwin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.3%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.6%.