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Ironville

Kentucky · 782 residents · 0.777 sq mi
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Ironville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,723. Population has fallen 21% since 2019, a loss of 202 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $145,800. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
782
−21%since 2019
from 984 in 2019
2014 – 2024
Population density
1,006 / sq mi
−21%since 2019
from 1,266 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+21%since 2019
from 37.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2014 – 2024
3535287038781K201420202024Ironville
2024411
201420202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,723
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $65,313 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2014 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,488
+1%since 2019
from $25,345 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 43.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 30.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $153,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2014 – 2021
Median gross rent
$851
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $783 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+25.1 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
22.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−7%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2014 – 2020
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(984)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(753)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(25)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2019
2014 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 11.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 96.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
−6%since 2019
from 26.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 76.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 72.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 38.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.2% in 2019
Female
44.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 45.8% in 2019
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ironville, Kentucky?

Ironville, Kentucky has about 782 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ironville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Ironville, Kentucky earns about $66,723 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ironville, Kentucky expensive?

In Ironville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $145,800, and the typical rent is about $851 a month.

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 25.9% of people in Ironville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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