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Ironton

Michigan · 173 residents · 1.022 sq mi
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Ironton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,750. Population has declined 7% since 2023. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $246,400. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
173
−7%since 2023
from 187 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
169 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 183 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.1
−4%since 2023
from 53.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
98124150176202201020202024Ironton
2024173
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $90,313 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,724
+6%since 2023
from $46,048 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.321 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $232,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
44.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+55.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+2%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
80
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(3)
Diversity Score3.9%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(5)
Diversity Score7%(12)
Diversity Score
7
+78%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−4%since 2023
from 14.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 76.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 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
15.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
58.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
Female
48.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 99.5% 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 Ironton, Michigan?

Ironton, Michigan has about 173 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ironton, Michigan?

The typical household in Ironton, Michigan earns about $93,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ironton, Michigan expensive?

In Ironton, Michigan, the median home is worth about $246,400.

How educated are people in Ironton, Michigan?

About 46.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ironton, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ironton, Michigan?

About 6.9% of people in Ironton, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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