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Ironville

Kentucky · 411 residents · 0.777 sq mi
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Ironville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,856. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 75.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 75.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
411
−9%since 2023
from 454 in 2023
2014 – 2024
Population density
529 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 584 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
75.5
+10%since 2023
from 68.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2014 – 2024
3535287038781K201420202024Ironville
2024411
201420202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,856
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $38,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2014 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,403
+7%since 2023
from $25,638 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
+5%since 2023
from 0.504 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance22.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information17.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

Owner-occupied
87.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(438)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.5%(39)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(404)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(17)
Diversity Score
4
−51%since 2023
from 9 in 2023
2014 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 78.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+20%since 2023
from 12.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
25.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
Female
45.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
47.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ironville, Kentucky?

Ironville, Kentucky has about 411 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ironville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Ironville, Kentucky earns about $36,856 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Ironville, Kentucky?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ironville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ironville, Kentucky?

About 16.1% of people in Ironville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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