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Ironton

Minnesota · 572 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 $28,889. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,500. Households here earn about 50% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
572
+15%since 2000
from 498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
395 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 344 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
−7%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4065156257348441990201020202024Ironton
2024621
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,889
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,042
+16%since 2000
from $12,949 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$239
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−30.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.6%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+19%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(547)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.1%(12)
Diversity Score9.1%(52)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
5.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ironton, Minnesota?

Ironton, Minnesota has about 572 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ironton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Ironton, Minnesota earns about $28,889 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 $87,500, and the typical rent is about $239 a month.

How educated are people in Ironton, Minnesota?

About 6.4% 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 18.3% 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 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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