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Iron Station

North Carolina · 934 residents · 2.362 sq mi
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Iron Station has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,083. Population has grown 29% since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

934
+29%since 2023
from 722 in 2023
2010 – 2024
395 / sq mi
+29%since 2023
from 306 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
43.4
+85%since 2023
from 23.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
4626498361K1K201020202024Iron Station
2024934
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$77,083
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $74,597 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$24,430
+7%since 2023
from $22,765 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.281
+33%since 2023
from 0.211 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food27.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$158,700
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
91.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 86.8% in 2023
8.8% rent
21.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.1
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(568)
Black1.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other19%(137)
Diversity Score43.1%(311)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(701)
Black16.1%(150)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(77)
Diversity Score50.5%(472)
51
+17%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 82.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.2 min
+59%since 2023
from 17.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
45.8%
−16.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
12.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
12.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
12.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
15.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
90.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iron Station, North Carolina?

Iron Station, North Carolina has about 934 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Iron Station, North Carolina?

The typical household in Iron Station, North Carolina earns about $77,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iron Station, North Carolina expensive?

In Iron Station, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $158,700.

How educated are people in Iron Station, North Carolina?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Iron Station, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iron Station, North Carolina?

About 16.7% of people in Iron Station, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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