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Ironton

Minnesota · 560 residents (2025 est.) · 1.448 sq mi
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Ironton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,813. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,000. Households here earn about 29% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
621
+25%since 2000
from 498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
429 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 344 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
−11%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:560 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4065156257348441990201020202024Ironton
2024621
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,813
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,098
+132%since 2000
from $12,949 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
−5%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,014
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−10%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(495)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(599)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(22)
Diversity Score8.5%(53)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+111%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2017
from 71.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ironton, Minnesota?

Ironton, Minnesota has about 621 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ironton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Ironton, Minnesota earns about $62,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ironton, Minnesota expensive?

In Ironton, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $144,000, and the typical rent is about $1,014 a month.

How educated are people in Ironton, Minnesota?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ironton, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ironton, Minnesota?

About 14.3% of people in Ironton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ironton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ironton, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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