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Irvington township

County:
Essex County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.914
State:
New Jersey

Irvington township is located in Essex County, New Jersey. Irvington township has a 2026 population of 61,838. Irvington township is currently growing at a rate of 1.54% annually and its population has increased by 1.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 60,900 in 2020.

The median household income in Irvington township is $59,232 with a poverty rate of 18.11%. The median age in Irvington township is 34.9 years: 33.4 years for males, and 36.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.2 males.

61.8K
Total Population
21,220
Density (mi²)
935 1.54%
Growth

Irvington township Population

Irvington township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Irvington township includes 78.66% Black or African American, 6.23% other race, 5% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American (78.66%)

Two or more races (8.97%)

Other race (6.23%)

White (5%)

Asian (0.75%)

Native American (0.39%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American47,45778.66%
Two or more races5,4128.97%
Other race3,7596.23%
White3,0185%
Asian4500.75%
Native American2380.39%

Irvington township Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Irvington township's average per capita income is $41,059. Household income levels show a median of $59,232. The poverty rate stands at 18.11%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$92,940$106,991
Families$73,161$90,393
Households$59,232$77,480
Non Families$38,151$48,635

$41,059

Average Income

$59,232

Median Household Income

18.11%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)