Irmo, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Irmo, South Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
12,215
Unemployment
8.1%
Poverty
9.1%
Median Home
$125,000
Median Income
$66,313
Median Rent
$1,126
Irmo SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
9
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
6
Irmo, SC Crime Report
452
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,611.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
45.81%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Irmo / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 452 | 3,611.4 | 3,451.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 39 | 311.6 | 511.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 32.0 | 64.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 32 | 255.7 | 390.5 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 413 | 3,299.8 | 2,940.3 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 51 | 407.5 | 533.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 340 | 2,716.5 | 2,116.1 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 22 | 175.8 | 290.8 | 219.9 |
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 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 75 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 80 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 86 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 127 | 107 | 100 | |
Rankings for Irmo in South Carolina
Map Of Irmo, SC
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Population over time in Irmo
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12,215 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 12,087 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 11,950 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 11,851 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 11,704 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 11,518 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 11,366 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 11,221 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 11,147 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 11,085 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Irmo
| Race | Irmo | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.2% | 63.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 33.8% | 26.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 5.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Irmo
| Gender | Irmo | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 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% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 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 | 4.5% | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 10.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.2% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.1% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.2% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.4% | 12.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 4.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
