2020 City of Irving SNAPSHOT
Learn about the population, climate, education and physical characteristics of the City of Irving.
WHAT IS INSIDE
Irving ... What Has Changed?
Population Characteristics
The city’s rich diversity is exhibited by its population and the number of languages spoken by residents.
Income and Employment
Irving is home to more than 8,500 local and multinational companies that include five Fortune 1000 companies and seven Fortune 500 companies, which operate global headquarters in Irving.
Physical Characteristics
Of Irving’s 67.9 square miles of land area, there are more than 23 square miles dedicated to master-planned developments and districts. More than 80 parks on 1,873 park acres beg outdoor activity.
Climate
In Irving, the summers are hot and muggy the winters are cold and windy. Summer runs from June through September, with July and August being the hottest.
Housing and Land Use
Irving offers a variety of housing options from single-family to multifamily — from houses and mobile homes to apartments and townhomes.
Education
Residents are well served by three school districts, as well as a variety of private and parochial schools and academies.
City Government and Tax Information
The City of Irving is a full-service municipality that operates under a home-rule charter with a councilmanager form of government consisting of the mayor and eight city council members who serve three-year terms.
City Historical Information
Settlers came to the area that is now Irving in the 1850s, and communities such as Sowers, Kit, Shady Grove, Union Bower, Finley, Estelle and Bear Creek sprang up in the last half of the 19th century.
City Council
The current City Council district boundaries were determined on Oct. 6, 2011.
Irving ... What Has Changed?
The continuous release of data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) program makes it possible to annually update information collected by the Census Bureau.
Population Estimates
The 2018 ACS is the most recent version of this data. The one-year version of the ACS is used in this citywide document, but for small area analysis, a five-year version enables users to view information at the Census Tract level.
For population estimates, the Census Bureau refers researchers to its Population Estimates Program (PEP). The most recent PEP data for Irving is from 2018. For most purposes, this Federal Government estimate is the population of Irving. This program generates population by tracking mortality, birth rates and estimating migration patterns in an area. This number is useful since the same methodology is applied to all communities across the country, and can be used to rank Irving against cities anywhere in the United States. The PEP also is now being used as a control number for ACS population estimates, resolving the issue of wide variances in total population that early ACS surveys exhibited.
2020 Census
The U.S. Constitution mandates a Census of all residents of the United States be conducted every ten years. All persons residing in the nation, regardless of sex, age or citizenship status are to be counted.
Information collected in the Census is used to apportion Congressional representation to each state. It is used by state and local governments to draw voting district boundaries. Additionally, Census data is used to help determine the allocation of more than $675 billion in federal funds every year. These funds are used by state and local governments to fund education, transportation infrastructure and other programs.
For more information, visit www.2020Census.gov.
From roughly 1995 to 2010, the City of Irving used the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) population and housing estimates program to generate a locally based population estimate. During this time period, the PEP seemed to be underestimating the population growth in Irving, while the NCTCOG program, which tallies new housing inventory, and estimates the number of new residents entering the community based on local housing sizes and occupancy rates, seemed to be more accurate.
City Council districts and data are compiled at the Census Block level. Only the ten-year (decennial) Census counts everyone in the nation, and is able to publicly report data at that small of a geography. This is why all Council District data, which begins on page 15, refers back to the 2010 (Decennial) Census.
This year, the 2020 Census is underway. Every household is being asked to respond via website, phone or by mail in order to update block level information about the City of Irving. Based on the information collected between March and June of 2020, City Council district data will be updated and Council District boundaries may be redrawn.
Population Characteristics
Irving, Texas, is centrally situated between Dallas and Fort Worth, and it is home to more than 240,000 residents. The city’s rich diversity is exhibited by its population and the number of languages spoken by residents. In fact, Irving has one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the United States.
2018 Official Total Population (2018 Census P.E.P.)
• 242,242
2019 Popuation Estimate
• 240,420
Total Male Population (2018 ACS) = 121,658
Total Female Population (2018 ACS) = 120,570
The City of Irving’s population rank is:
• 2nd largest in the county
• 13th largest in the state
• 94th largest in the nation
Growth from 2000 to 2010 12.9%
Race and Ethnicity-2018 ACS
Income and Employment
Irving’s location as the “Corner Office of the Metroplex” has led to the city being home to almost 8,500 businesses with a presence of 53 Fortune 500 corporations and global headquarters to seven Fortune 500 companies.
In recognition of its strength, Irving has been recognized as one of the top “10 Best Cities to Start a Career” and “Hardest Working Cities in America” by WalletHub. Forbes listed Irving as the “No. 1 Best City for Jobs.”
Physcial Characteristics
Irving’s 67.9 square miles of land area includes exceptional golf courses and more than 80 parks on 1,873 park acres — all begging outdoor activity. Irving’s Campion Trail offers 13 miles of walkable, bikeable trail. Irving is the first city to share a major connection along the Trinity Trail System, a regional network that will ultimately span 250 miles and connect 16 counties across North Texas.
Irving’s Elevation
(Above Sea Level)
Climate
In Irving, the summers are hot and muggy; the winters are cold and windy. Summer runs from June through September, with July and August being the hottest.
Rainfall
Historical Average - 33.32 inches
Rainfall in 2018 – 55.97 inches
Driest Year on Record – 1921 with 17.91 inches
Wettest Year on Record – 2015 with 62.61 inches
Temperature
Record High: June 26 and 27, 1980 – 113°F
Record Low: Feb. 12, 1899 – -8°F
2nd Record Low: Jan. 31, 1949 – -2°F
Historical Months
Historical January Average (Mean) 1899-2019 45.5°F
Historical July Average (Mean) 1899-2019
Housing and Land Use
Irving offers a variety of housing options from singlefamily to multifamily — from houses to mobile homes to apartments and townhomes.
Housing Type (2020 NCTCOG)
54% Multifamily
44.5% Single Family
1.5% Other
Total Units (2020 NCTCOG) – 99,274
Existing Home Data and Sales
Average Home Sale Price (FY18-19 TAMU) $323,884
Average Home Appraisal (2019 DCAD) $239,416
Median Home Appraisal (2019 DCAD) $179,485
Median Year Built (2017 DCAD) 1968
Land Use
By Acreage (2019)
Households by Type (2018 ACS)
with Children – 26%
with No Children – 23% Single Parent with Children – 11% Other Family – 9%
Living Alone – 24% Other Nonfamily Households – 7%
Education
Irving residents are served by Irving, Carrollton-Farmers Branch and Coppell independent school districts, as well as a variety of private and parochial schools and academies. Irving also boasts three fully accredited institutions of higher learning: DeVry Institute of Technology, North Lake College and the University of Dallas. In addition, the city is within easy commuting distance to the Southern Methodist University, Texas Christian University, Texas Wesleyan College, Texas Woman’s University, University of North Texas, University of Texas at Arlington and the University of Texas at Dallas.
Level Attained
City Government and Tax Information
The City of Irving is a full-service municipality that operates under a home-rule charter with a council-manager form of government consisting of the mayor and eight city council members who serve three-year terms.
The mayor and two council members are elected at-large, and the remaining council members represent singlemember districts. The mayor and city council appoint a professional city manager to manage the day-to-day operations of the organization.
Irving’s Budget
Citywide Historical Information
Settlers came to the area that is now Irving in the 1850s, and communities such as Sowers, Kit, Shady Grove, Union Bower, Finley, Estelle and Bear Creek sprang up in the last half of the 19th century. The new town of Irving, founded in 1903 by J.O. Schulze and Otis Brown, eventually included most of these settlements. Irving was officially incorporated April 14, 1914.
The City of Irving is the 13th largest city in the state and has increased in population by 12.9% during the past decade.
As transit-oriented developments grow along the DART Orange Line stations, Irving will see continued growth.
Internal population forecasts being generated through the Imagine Irving comprehensive planning process forecasts a future population of approximately 302,000 people by 2040.
This takes into account the types of new construction anticipated and the projected household sizes that would be accommodated by the expected development patterns.
30-Year Trends
City Council District Data
The current City Council district boundaries were determined Oct. 6, 2011. These new boundaries were defined using the redistricting data files from the 2010 Census and modify those set forth in Irving’s earlier 6-2-1 Plan, which was based on 2000 Census data.
As a result of the growth during the past two decades, Districts 5 and 6 decreased in area and their boundaries shifted to the north to help keep the population of each council district within a 10 percent spread between the highest and lowest total number of persons.
City Council District Map
12/5/2019
Disclaimer /Limitation of Liability: This product is for infor mational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or sur veying purposes It does not r epresent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of any property boundaries shown
District Boundareis prepar ed by: Bickerstaff Heath D egado Acosta
Information Sources
Special taxing districts limited to specific areas within the city such as flood control and reclamation districts not included.
School districts do not cover entire city, and only one can be applied to total tax rate.
Tax information listed is for informative purposes only and is subject to change. Verify information with appropriate entity before calculating taxes.
Census Bureau: 2010 Census, 2018 One-year American Community Survey, 2018 Population Estimates Program.
Other Data Sources: North Central Texas Council of Governments, Dallas County Appraisal District, National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office, Wayne State University, Irving ISD, Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD, Coppell ISD, U.S. Geological Survey, Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce, Texas Education Administration, Texas Real Estate Data Center, Texas A&M University, Texas Education Agency Academic Excellence Indicator System, Texas Workforce Commission TRACER.
City of Irving
Planning and Community Development Department
825 W. Irving Blvd.
Irving, Texas 75060
(972) 721-8069