Irvine, KY Demographics

A map of Irvine's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,573	2,270	94.5%	96.2%
Hispanic	127	29	4.7%	1.2%
Multiracial	12	44	0.4%	1.9%
Black	6	9	0.2%	0.4%
Native American/Other	5	8	0.2%	0.3%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Irvine, Kentucky has an estimated population of 2,723, a large increase from the 2,360 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.5% White, 4.7% Hispanic, 0.4% Multiracial, 0.2% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Irvine, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Irvine has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Irvine, that probability was 7.4% in 2020 and 10.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Irvine is ranked the 136th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Irvine was ranked the 148th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Irvine's White Population

2,573 residents of Irvine, or 94.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Irvine is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Irvine ranks 52nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irvine's White population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. White residents' share of Irvine's population has decreased from 96.2% to 94.5%.

Irvine is more White than neighboring Clay City (91.5% White), and Beattyville (84.3% White). Irvine is less White than neighboring Ravenna (98.9% White), Stanton (96.6% White), and McKee (99.1% White).

Irvine's Black Population

6 residents of Irvine, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Irvine is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Irvine ranks 424th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irvine's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Irvine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Irvine is more Black than neighboring Ravenna (0% Black). Irvine is less Black than neighboring Clay City (1.5% Black), Stanton (0.9% Black), and Beattyville (8.1% Black).

Irvine's Asian Population

0 residents of Irvine, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Irvine is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Irvine ranks 388th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irvine's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Irvine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Irvine's Hispanic Population

127 residents of Irvine, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Irvine is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Irvine ranks 408th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irvine's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 337.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Irvine's population has increased from 1.2% to 4.7%.

Irvine is more Hispanic than neighboring Ravenna (0.6% Hispanic), Clay City (2.2% Hispanic), Stanton (0.7% Hispanic), McKee (0% Hispanic), and Beattyville (2.8% Hispanic).

Irvine's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Irvine, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Irvine is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Irvine ranks 330th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irvine's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Irvine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Irvine is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ravenna (0% Native American/Other), Clay City (0% Native American/Other), Stanton (0% Native American/Other), McKee (0% Native American/Other), and Beattyville (0% Native American/Other).

Irvine's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Irvine, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Irvine is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Irvine ranks 480th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irvine's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Irvine's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.4%.

Irvine is less Multiracial than neighboring Ravenna (0.5% Multiracial), Clay City (4.7% Multiracial), Stanton (1.8% Multiracial), McKee (0.7% Multiracial), and Beattyville (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.