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Ironton

Minnesota · 576 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 $44,250. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,100. Households here earn about 40% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
576
+16%since 2000
from 498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
398 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 344 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
−3%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4065156257348441990201020202024Ironton
2024621
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,250
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,477
+89%since 2000
from $12,949 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
39.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(535)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(10)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(38)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+140%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
55.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ironton, Minnesota?

Ironton, Minnesota has about 576 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ironton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Ironton, Minnesota earns about $44,250 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 $97,100, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Ironton, Minnesota?

About 11.0% 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 9.3% 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 5 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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