CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Iron Mountain

Michigan · 8,525 residents · 7.542 sq mi

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Iron Mountain has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,004. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $42,000. Households here earn about 26% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 37.2

US median: 33.0

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 10%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

8,525

+5%vs 2000

vs 8,154 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,130 / sq mi

+5%vs 2000

vs 1,081 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

37.2

−6%vs 2000

vs 39.4 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20248K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$23,004

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $32,526 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,911

−30%vs 2000

vs $19,918 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

12.1%

+1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$42,000

−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $61,600 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$345

+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $404 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

70.1%

−1.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 71.9% in 2000

29.9% rent

Afford Score

1.8

−4%vs 2000

vs 1.9 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic97%(7,910)

Black0.2%(16)

Hispanic / Latino1.1%(87)

Asian0.6%(53)

Other0%

Diversity Score4.8%(389)

1990

White, non-Hispanic97.7%(8,331)

Black0.4%(30)

Hispanic / Latino0.9%(79)

Asian0.7%(63)

Other1.2%(101)

Diversity Score7.8%(662)

Diversity Score

+63%vs 2000

vs 5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.0%

−2.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 18.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

78.3%

−9.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 87.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.8%

−3.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.1% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

10.3 min

+2%vs 2000

vs 10.1 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iron Mountain, Michigan?

Iron Mountain, Michigan has about 8,525 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Iron Mountain, Michigan?

The typical household in Iron Mountain, Michigan earns about $23,004 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iron Mountain, Michigan expensive?

In Iron Mountain, Michigan, the median home is worth about $42,000, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Iron Mountain, Michigan?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Iron Mountain, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iron Mountain, Michigan?

About 12.1% of people in Iron Mountain, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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