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Irondale

Missouri · 371 residents (2025 est.) · 0.533 sq mi
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Irondale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,368. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $99,300. The poverty rate of 33.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
622
+42%since 2000
from 437 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,167 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 820 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
+4%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:371 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3284485676868061990201020202024Irondale
2024622
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,368
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,941
+35%since 2000
from $11,819 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−13%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
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
$99,300
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,025
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.4%
+36.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+133%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(423)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(572)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(50)
Diversity Score18.5%(115)
Diversity Score
18
+434%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 19.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−24.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.7%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
43.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 22.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.2%
−47.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 71.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irondale, Missouri?

Irondale, Missouri has about 622 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irondale, Missouri?

The typical household in Irondale, Missouri earns about $37,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irondale, Missouri expensive?

In Irondale, Missouri, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $1,025 a month.

How educated are people in Irondale, Missouri?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Irondale, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irondale, Missouri?

About 33.0% of people in Irondale, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irondale, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Irondale, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 142 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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