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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Iron River

Michigan · 2,095 residents · 6.736 sq mi
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Iron River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,290. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,800. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 60% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,095
+9%vs 2000
vs 1,929 in 2000
1990 – 2025
311 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
48.6
+4%vs 2000
vs 46.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Iron River
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,290
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,438 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,004
−49%vs 2000
vs $15,728 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.4%
+15.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$27,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$280
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $345 in 2000
US average: $450
70.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.1% in 2000
29.8% rent
2.3
+25%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,827)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(15)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(57)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,050)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other1.9%(39)
Diversity Score5.6%(118)
6
+90%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.3%
−14.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Iron River, Michigan?

Iron River, Michigan has about 2,095 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Iron River, Michigan earns about $12,290 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iron River, Michigan expensive?

In Iron River, Michigan, the median home is worth about $27,800, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Iron River, Michigan?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Iron River, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iron River, Michigan?

About 27.4% of people in Iron River, Michigan 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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