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CITY · 2020 ACS

Iron Horse

California · 269 residents · 7.744 sq mi
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Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,100. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
269
−16%since 2000
from 321 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
35 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+17%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
91633184726272000201020202024Iron Horse
2024434
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,093
+97%since 2000
from $11,732 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
10.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.9%(78)
Diversity Score
29
+93%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.9%
−26.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
Female
44.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−60.5 ptssince 2013
from 69.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iron Horse, California?

Iron Horse, California has about 269 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Iron Horse, California expensive?

In Iron Horse, California, the median home is worth about $222,100.

How educated are people in Iron Horse, California?

About 16.0% 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 9.0% of people in Iron Horse, California live below the federal poverty line.

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