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Ironton

Michigan · 140 residents · 1.022 sq mi
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Ironton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $146,900. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
140
−3%vs 2011
vs 144 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
137 / sq mi
−3%vs 2011
vs 141 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+4%vs 2011
vs 46.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $38,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,846
+6%vs 2011
vs $25,443 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.433 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $147,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,025
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−42.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.5% in 2011
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
57.6%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
+6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
−44.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
−18%vs 2011
vs 3.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(10)
Diversity Score16.2%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(135)
Black1.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other5.7%(8)
Diversity Score17.7%(25)
Diversity Score
18
+10%vs 2011
vs 16 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
−23%vs 2011
vs 20.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.8%
−8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.1% in 2011
Female
48.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
Foreign born
3.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ironton, Michigan?

Ironton, Michigan has about 140 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ironton, Michigan?

The typical household in Ironton, Michigan earns about $47,000 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 $146,900, and the typical rent is about $1,025 a month.

How educated are people in Ironton, Michigan?

About 21.1% 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 10.3% of people in Ironton, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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