How long do people stay in their homes in Irmo, SC?
26.9% (±7.6 points) of households in Irmo, SC moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.3% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 26.9% (±7.6 points)
- Since before 2000
- 16.3%
When households in Irmo moved in
| Moved in | Irmo | Richland County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 3.2% (±2.6 points) | 6.2% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 23.7% (±7.1 points) | 25.1% | 21.0% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 33.6% (±5.4 points) | 39.0% | 39.4% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 23.2% (±5.3 points) | 14.4% | 16.0% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 8.0% (±2.7 points) | 7.3% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 8.3% (±2.5 points) | 8.0% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Irmo, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Richland County (31.3%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (25.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Irmo
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irmo | — | 26.9% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Lake Murray of Richland | 4.2 mi | 26.1% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seven Oaks | 5.0 mi | 26.5% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Andrews | 6.3 mi | 42.2% (±5.9 points) | Higher |
| Lexington | 7.7 mi | 30.5% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove | 8.6 mi | 21.9% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chapin | 9.3 mi | 21.0% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Columbia | 9.5 mi | 33.1% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springdale | 11 mi | 27.5% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. Andrews, SC (42.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Richland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthurtown | 66.3% (±24.7 points) |
| 2 | St. Andrews | 42.2% (±5.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Capitol View | 40.4% (±14.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Columbia | 40.4% (±2.4 points) |
| 5 | Dentsville | 37.7% (±7.2 points) |
| 6 | Blythewood | 33.5% (±11.1 points) |
| 7 | Irmo | 26.9% (±7.6 points) |
| 8 | Lake Murray of Richland | 26.1% (±8.3 points) |
| 9 | Woodfield | 25.8% (±9.3 points) |
| 10 | Forest Acres | 25.4% (±4.0 points) |
| 11 | Eastover | 25.0% (±14.0 points) |
| 12 | Arcadia Lakes | 14.3% (±6.4 points) |
| 13 | Gadsden | 11.9% (±13.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Richland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Irmo
How often do people move in Irmo?
26.9% of households in Irmo, SC moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Irmo have?
16.3% of households in Irmo have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Irmo town, South Carolina (place:35890, in state:45).
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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