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Iron City

Georgia · 310 residents · 0.799 sq mi
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Iron City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,250. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,700. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 53% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

310
−3%since 2000
from 321 in 2000
1990 – 2025
388 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 402 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
45.0
+10%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2002843684525361990201020202024Iron City
2024371
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,250
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,781 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$13,872
+14%since 2000
from $12,161 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
37.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$71,700
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$479
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $853
39.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
18.4% rent
23.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
32.1%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
59.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.1
+138%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(245)
Black19.6%(63)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(12)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.2%(151)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(262)
Black15.2%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.8%(102)
33
−30%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
+62%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
80.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
5.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
14.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
8.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
14.4%
−55.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

36.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
63.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
2.5%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Iron City, Georgia?

Iron City, Georgia has about 310 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Iron City, Georgia?

The typical household in Iron City, Georgia earns about $23,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iron City, Georgia expensive?

In Iron City, Georgia, the median home is worth about $71,700, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Iron City, Georgia?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Iron City, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iron City, Georgia?

About 37.3% of people in Iron City, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Iron City, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Iron City, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 198 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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