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Ironton

Ohio · 10,148 residents (2025 est.) · 4.469 sq mi
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Ironton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,648. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,700. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,768
−4%since 2000
from 11,211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,409 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,509 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
−3%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,148 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Ironton
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,648
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,585 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,467
+78%since 2000
from $15,391 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+5%since 2010
from 0.445 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−16%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(10,435)
Black5.2%(584)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(57)
Asian0.2%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(1,599)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(9,910)
Black3.1%(331)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(92)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(435)
Diversity Score18.8%(2,024)
Diversity Score
19
+32%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 23.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+20.2 ptssince 2017
from 64.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ironton, Ohio?

Ironton, Ohio has about 10,768 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ironton, Ohio?

The typical household in Ironton, Ohio earns about $47,648 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ironton, Ohio expensive?

In Ironton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $106,700, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Ironton, Ohio?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ironton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ironton, Ohio?

About 23.7% of people in Ironton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ironton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Ironton, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,983 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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