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Irmo, SC

Founded 1890Lexington CountyElev. 108 m
Population
11,799
Median home
$193,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Irmo

With about 11,799 residents, Irmo is one of South Carolina's notable places. Irmo was founded in 1890 and sits in Lexington County. The median age is 39.5 and the median household income is $85,137. Homes carry a median value of $193,100, and about 81% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (61.3%). Around 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
11,799
Median age
39.5
Median household income
$85,137
Per-capita income
$39,672
Poverty rate
8.1%
High-school grad or higher
95.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
Unemployment
8.3%
Avg. commute
24.8 min
Work from home
13.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White61.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Black29.3%
Asian2.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts47.2%
Sales & office27.3%
Service12.3%
Production, transportation & material moving8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$193,100
Median gross rent
$1,412/mo
Owner-occupied
80.7%
Median year built
1984
Households
4,739
Avg. household size
2.48

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Irmo has 9 public schools — 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading63%
Math54%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Dutch Fork HighHighGrades 9–12
Dutch Fork MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8
Ballentine ElementaryElementary
Dutch Fork ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
GREEN Charter School of the MidlandsElementarycharter
H. E. Corley ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Irmo ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Oak Pointe ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
River Springs ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime15% below national
Irmo330
South Carolina478
United States386
↑ 1% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime17% above national
Irmo2,279
South Carolina2,249
United States1,952
↓ 32% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Irmo Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Irmo.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Richland County
Ice stormVery High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Irmo is in Richland County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Irmo was founded in 1890 and sits in Lexington County. Elevation ~108 m.

Map of Irmo
Irmo, SC
Where Irmo is
CharlestonColumbiaNorth CharlestonMount PleasantRock HillGreenvilleIrmo
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Dreher, Jacob Wingard, HouseSt. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Notable people from Irmo
Alaina CoatesJalin HyattRodney BurgessDanny EflandAuden TateBobby WeedDavid A. WrightDrew WilliamsDaniel Bailey
People searches in Irmo
Michael Smith (2)John Smith (2)James Smith (2)David SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Lexington (8 mi)West Columbia (10 mi)Cayce (14 mi)Forest Acres (14 mi)Columbia (17 mi)Newberry (26 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Irmo, SC (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Irmo, South Carolina.

Joseph Ralph Lewis, 60
Irmo · Richland County · 29063
AKA Joseph Lewis, Joseph P Lewis
Jason Edward Williams, 44
Irmo · Richland County · 29063
Richard Franklin Moore, 67
Irmo · Richland County · 29063
AKA Richard Moore, Richard F Moore

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Irmo — frequently asked

What is the population of Irmo, South Carolina?
Irmo has a population of about 11,799, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Irmo?
The median home value in Irmo is $193,100, and the median gross rent is $1,412/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Irmo safe? What is the crime rate?
Irmo Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 330 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Irmo face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Richland County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, hurricane, lightning.
How many schools are in Irmo?
Irmo has 9 public schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Irmo?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Irmo. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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