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Irondale

Georgia · 8,740 residents · 3.156 sq mi
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Irondale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,921. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,300. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,740
+13%since 2000
from 7,727 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,769 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
+12%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K6K8K10K1990201020202024Irondale
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,921
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,386 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,558
+2%since 2000
from $18,186 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,300
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,103
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $902 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−6%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(3,482)
Black46.6%(3,601)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(323)
Asian1.9%(146)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.7%(5,388)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.9%(781)
Black69.6%(6,079)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(1,476)
Asian1.2%(109)
Other3.7%(322)
Diversity Score60.2%(5,260)
Diversity Score
60
−14%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−18.9 ptssince 2011
from 77.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.6%
−53.0 ptssince 2013
from 69.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irondale, Georgia?

Irondale, Georgia has about 8,740 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irondale, Georgia?

The typical household in Irondale, Georgia earns about $57,921 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irondale, Georgia expensive?

In Irondale, Georgia, the median home is worth about $97,300, and the typical rent is about $1,103 a month.

How educated are people in Irondale, Georgia?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Irondale, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irondale, Georgia?

About 15.4% of people in Irondale, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irondale, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Irondale, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,407 residents, a change of about 162 percent over that period.

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