CITY · 2020 ACS
Iron Station
North Carolina · 825 residents · 2.362 sq mi
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Population has grown 42% since 2019. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $145,800. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.
At a glance
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024934
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 35.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38%
Information18%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Education & health services3.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$145,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $145,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(547)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(33)
Diversity Score13.4%(78)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(677)
Black7%(58)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(44)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other3.5%(29)
Diversity Score37.2%(307)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
74.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 74.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Iron Station, North Carolina?
Iron Station, North Carolina has about 825 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
Is Iron Station, North Carolina expensive?
In Iron Station, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $145,800.
How educated are people in Iron Station, North Carolina?
About 3.4% 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 10.0% of people in Iron Station, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
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North CarolinaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024