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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ironton

Ohio · 12,751 residents · 4.469 sq mi
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Ironton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,248. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,700. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,751
+14%vs 2000
vs 11,211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,853 / sq mi
+14%vs 2000
vs 2,509 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.7
−10%vs 2000
vs 42.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$17,248
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,585 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,217
−34%vs 2000
vs $15,391 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,700
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$273
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $378 in 2000
US average: $450
60.5%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.0% in 2000
39.5% rent
2.4
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(12,021)
Black5.5%(702)
Hispanic / Latino0%(4)
Asian0.2%(28)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.6%(1,733)
14
−5%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.9%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ironton, Ohio?

Ironton, Ohio has about 12,751 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Ironton, Ohio?

The typical household in Ironton, Ohio earns about $17,248 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 $40,700, and the typical rent is about $273 a month.

How educated are people in Ironton, Ohio?

About 9.7% 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 23.8% of people in Ironton, Ohio 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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