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Iron Station

North Carolina · 755 residents · 2.362 sq mi
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Iron Station has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,125. Population has fallen 34% since 2011, a loss of 392 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,600. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
755
−34%vs 2011
vs 1,147 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
320 / sq mi
−34%vs 2011
vs 486 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 44.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $53,578 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,340
−16%vs 2011
vs $21,938 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.360 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,600
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $106,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−44.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.6% in 2011
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
+11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+9%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,039)
Black9.4%(108)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.3%(245)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(655)
Black6.4%(48)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(25)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24%(181)
Diversity Score
24
+12%vs 2011
vs 21 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+34%vs 2011
vs 21.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.3% in 2011
Female
61.8%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iron Station, North Carolina?

Iron Station, North Carolina has about 755 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Iron Station, North Carolina earns about $38,125 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 $82,600.

How educated are people in Iron Station, North Carolina?

About 1.1% 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 7.8% of people in Iron Station, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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