About Irwin
Irwin is a tiny community in western Iowa with an estimated population of 320.
Irwin holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.59 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 542 residents per square mile.
📰 Irwin News Today
- Ronald L. Brus Obituary (2026) - Irwin, IA - Ohde Funeral Home - Manning Legacy obituary · Aug 15
- Irwin will share her purpose-driven leadership approach during Deal Lecture Dec. 3 Iowa State University · Nov 12
- Michael "Mick" L. Irwin Obituary May 10, 2026 Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes · May 10
- Irwin Edward Martin Obituary Jan 22, 2026 Warner Funeral Homes & Crematory · Jan 22
- Irwin Inn brings fresh look to long-standing Primghar hotel The N'West Iowa REVIEW · Jun 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Irwin Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Irwin — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Cen + Ten Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Irwin
- Ruhs Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Irwin
- Irwin Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)320
Rank in state#547 of 940
Land area0.59 sq mi
Density542/sq mi
Coordinates41.7901, -95.2068