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Ironton

Minnesota · 498 residents · 1.448 sq mi
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Ironton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,813. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,300. Households here earn about 52% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

498
−13%since 1990
from 571 in 1990
1990 – 2025
344 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 394 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+9%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4065156257348441990201020202024Ironton
2024621
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,813
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,289 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,949
+45%since 1990
from $8,930 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.5%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$278
−32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
72.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
27.7% rent
2.6
+44%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(554)
Black1.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(55)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(495)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.3%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.6%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−27%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ironton, Minnesota?

Ironton, Minnesota has about 498 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ironton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Ironton, Minnesota earns about $22,813 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 $58,300, and the typical rent is about $278 a month.

How educated are people in Ironton, Minnesota?

About 5.3% 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 17.5% of people in Ironton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ironton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ironton, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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