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Irondale

Missouri · 368 residents · 0.533 sq mi
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Irondale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,250. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 69 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,000. The poverty rate of 40.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
368
−16%since 2000
from 437 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
690 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 820 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+11%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3284485676868061990201020202024Irondale
2024622
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,250
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,804
+25%since 2000
from $11,819 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,000
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+211%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(356)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(22)
Diversity Score17.6%(65)
Diversity Score
18
+408%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
−16%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 19.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
37.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.6%
−51.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irondale, Missouri?

Irondale, Missouri has about 368 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irondale, Missouri?

The typical household in Irondale, Missouri earns about $22,250 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 $79,000, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Irondale, Missouri?

About 5.0% 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 40.2% of people in Irondale, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irondale, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Irondale, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 112 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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