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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ironton

Missouri · 1,471 residents · 1.343 sq mi
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Ironton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,808. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,200. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,471
−4%since 1990
from 1,539 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,095 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,146 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
+6%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ironton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,808
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,762 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,710
+69%since 1990
from $8,684 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$362
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
65.9%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
34.1% rent
2.4
+7%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,517)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.5%(7)
Diversity Score4%(62)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,394)
Black2.9%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score9%(133)
9
+125%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.1%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 59.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
+11%since 1990
from 16.7 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, Missouri?

Ironton, Missouri has about 1,471 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ironton, Missouri?

The typical household in Ironton, Missouri earns about $23,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ironton, Missouri expensive?

In Ironton, Missouri, the median home is worth about $56,200, and the typical rent is about $362 a month.

How educated are people in Ironton, Missouri?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ironton, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ironton, Missouri?

About 22.9% of people in Ironton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ironton, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ironton, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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