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Ironton

Michigan · 148 residents · 1.022 sq mi
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Ironton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has grown 30% since 2019. Median home value is $128,100. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
148
+30%since 2019
from 114 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
145 / sq mi
+30%since 2019
from 112 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
−23%since 2019
from 61.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
98124150176202201020202024Ironton
2024173
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $44,432 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,941
+1%since 2019
from $38,671 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 26.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 24.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance17.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $123,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2019
from 92.5% in 2019
18.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−10%since 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(122)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3)
Asian2.7%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.7%(22)
Diversity Score
15
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 18.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 96.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+6%since 2019
from 14.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 80.4% 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
53.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2019
from 18.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 43.9% in 2019
Female
54.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 56.1% in 2019
Foreign born
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ironton, Michigan?

Ironton, Michigan has about 148 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ironton, Michigan?

The typical household in Ironton, Michigan earns about $51,250 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 $128,100.

How educated are people in Ironton, Michigan?

About 22.4% 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 16.7% of people in Ironton, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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