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Iron City

Georgia · 312 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 $40,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
312
−3%since 2000
from 321 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
390 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 402 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+2%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2002843684525361990201020202024Iron City
2024371
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,781 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,113
+82%since 2000
from $12,161 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,000
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+60%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(246)
Black17.6%(55)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.1%(125)
Diversity Score
40
−15%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+93%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.6%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iron City, Georgia?

Iron City, Georgia has about 312 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Iron City, Georgia earns about $40,000 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 $83,000, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Iron City, Georgia?

About 24.8% 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 15.7% 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 196 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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