Irving, TX

Census Place

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2024 Population

256,492

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

11%

0.59% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$81,830

2.75% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$315,600

9.85% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

135,919

1.08% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Irving, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

69.9% of the residents in Irving, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Irving, TX are Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth (977 degrees awarded in 2024), University of Dallas (611 degrees), and CTK Healthcare & Career Institute (206 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Irving, TX was $315,600, and the homeownership rate was 38.1%.

Most people in Irving, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Irving, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Irving, TX is home to a population of 256k people, from which 69.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 42.4% of Irving, TX residents were born outside of the country (109k people).

In 2024, there were 1.3 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.1k people) in Irving, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 40.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

69.9%

2024 Citizenship

70.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 69.9% of Irving, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Irving, TX was 70.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Irving, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Irving, TX

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
59.1k ± 2.77k
White (Non-Hispanic)
45.6k ± 1.91k
White (Hispanic)
40.7k ± 3.08k

43.4%

Hispanic Population

111k people

43.4% of the people in Irving, TX are hispanic (111k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Irving, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
India
354,317 ± 14,528 people
El Salvador
223,512 ± 11,564 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

Foreign-Born Population

42.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

109k people

41.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

106k people

As of 2024, 42.4% of Irving, TX residents (109k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Irving, TX was 41.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Irving, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,058 ± 566
Vietnam
1,389 ± 264
Gulf War (1990s)
947 ± 226

Irving, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Irving, TX.

Health

77.7% of the population of Irving, TX has health coverage, with 49.2% on employee plans, 13% on Medicaid, 6.12% on Medicare, 8.94% on non-group plans, and 0.493% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 26.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.52% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

22.3%

Uninsured

49.2%

Employer Coverage

13%

Medicaid

6.12%

Medicare

8.94%

Non-Group

0.493%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Irving, TX grew by 3.29% from 21.6% to 22.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Irving, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Irving, TX employs 136k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Irving, TX were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (18,628 people), Construction (13,181 people), and Retail Trade (13,062 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($111,114), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($95,917), and Utilities ($88,627).

Employment

Occupations

136k

2024 Value

± 3,481

1.08%

1 Year growth

± 3.59%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Irving, TX grew at a rate of 1.08%, from 134k employees to 136k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Irving, TX, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations (17,181 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14,424 people), and Management Occupations (11,548 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Irving, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

136k

2024 Value

± 3,481

1.08%

1 Year growth

± 3.59%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Irving, TX grew at a rate of 1.08%, from 134k employees to 136k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Irving, TX, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (18,628 people), Construction (13,181 people), and Retail Trade (13,062 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Irving, TX, though some of these residents may live in Irving, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,146

Median earning men ± $2,359

$40,368

Median earning women ± $2,084

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,998), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($90,591), and Public Administration ($83,306).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($100,313), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,876), and Information ($52,476).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Irving, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.726%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Irving, TX awarded 2,270 degrees. The student population of Irving, TX in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 3,951 male students and 1,469 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Irving, TX are Hispanic or Latino (792 and 35.7%), White (749 and 33.8%), Black or African American (360 and 16.2%), and Asian (150 and 6.77%).

The largest universities in Irving, TX by number of degrees awarded are Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth (977 and 43%), University of Dallas (611 and 26.9%), and CTK Healthcare & Career Institute (206 and 9.07%).

The most popular majors in Irving, TX are Automobile Mechanics Technology (630 and 27.8%), Welding Technology (299 and 13.2%), and General Business Administration & Management (174 and 7.67%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $50,140.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Irving, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 53.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 5,420 (72.9% men and 27.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 5,420 students enrolled in Irving, TX, 72.9% men and 27.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 1,916 records, of which 22.4% were women and 77.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Automobile Mechanics Technology
630 degrees awarded
Information Technology
3 degrees awarded
General Business
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Irving, TX was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 630 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Irving, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth
977 degrees awarded
University of Dallas
611 degrees awarded
CTK Healthcare & Career Institute
206 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth with 977 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 1,619 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Irving, TX, which is 2.49 times more than the 651 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 792 degrees mean that there were 1.06 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 749 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($50,140) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,790) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Irving, TX was $315,600 in 2024, which is 0.949 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $287,300 to $315,600, a 9.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Irving, TX is 38.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Irving, TX have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Irving, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$315,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$9,697

$36,146

Median Property Taxes

±$1,566

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Irving, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Irving, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

38.1%

Homeownership

2024

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 38.1% of the housing units in Irving, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 38.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Irving, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$81,830

Median Household Income

± $2,433

94.8k

Number of Households

± 2,897

In 2024, the median household income of the 94.8k households in Irving, TX grew to $81,830 from the previous year's value of $79,641.

The following chart displays the households in Irving, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Irving, TX is from Texas.

0.475

2024 Wage GINI in Texas

0.475

2023 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (65.5%)
Worked At Home (20%)
Carpooled (10.9%)

In 2024, 65.5% of workers in Irving, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20%) and those who carpooled to work (10.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Irving, TX have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.36% of the workforce in Irving, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Irving, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Irving, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Irving, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Irving, TX (28.1k out of 255k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Irving, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.