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Iron Horse

California · 434 residents · 7.744 sq mi
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Population has grown 35% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $315,500. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
434
+35%since 2000
from 321 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
56 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.4
+38%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
91633184726272000201020202024Iron Horse
2024434
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$67,421
+475%since 2000
from $11,732 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
+60.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
+89%since 2010
from 0.186 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing100%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction100%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$315,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
40.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(294)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(48)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(346)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(88)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.4%(175)
Diversity Score
40
+169%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.5%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
Female
35.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
Foreign born
20.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−65.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
56.7%
+39.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.3%
−49.2 ptssince 2013
from 69.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
59.5%
+21.4 ptssince 2017
from 38.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.7%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 79.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.3%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 20.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iron Horse, California?

Iron Horse, California has about 434 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Iron Horse, California expensive?

In Iron Horse, California, the median home is worth about $315,500.

How educated are people in Iron Horse, California?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Iron Horse, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iron Horse, California?

About 0.0% of people in Iron Horse, California live below the federal poverty line.

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