Irmo, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Irmo, South Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
12,397
Unemployment
10.2%
Poverty
7.4%
Median Home
$145,100
Median Income
$75,344
Median Rent
$1,214
Irmo SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
6
Irmo, SC Crime Report
502
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,971.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
69.30%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Irmo / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 502 | 3,971.8 | 3,251.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 41 | 324.4 | 530.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 31.6 | 59.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 34 | 269.0 | 420.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 461 | 3,647.4 | 2,721.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 97 | 767.5 | 448.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 335 | 2,650.5 | 1,991.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 29 | 229.4 | 282.1 | 246.0 |
Irmo, SC Cost Of Living
94
Irmo's Overall Cost Of Living
Irmo's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Irmo | South Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 74 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 80 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 130 | 105 | 100 | |
Rankings for Irmo in South Carolina
Map Of Irmo, SC
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Population over time in Irmo
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,397 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 12,087 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 11,950 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 11,851 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 11,704 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 11,518 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 11,366 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 11,221 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 11,147 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 11,085 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Irmo
| Race | Irmo | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.6% | 63.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 27.8% | 26.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 5.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Irmo
| Gender | Irmo | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.1% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Irmo for adults over 25
| Education | Irmo | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Irmo, South Carolina
| Income | Irmo | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.4% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.9% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.2% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.1% | 13.4% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.0% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.0% | 5.1% | 8.3% |
