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Ironton

Ohio · 10,571 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 $35,915. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,700. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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

Total population
10,571
−6%since 2000
from 11,211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,365 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 2,509 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+4%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Ironton
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,915
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,585 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,368
+32%since 2000
from $15,391 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−4%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(9,541)
Black3.7%(396)
Hispanic / Latino1%(103)
Asian0.4%(45)
Other1.4%(146)
Diversity Score16.1%(1,697)
Diversity Score
16
+13%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ironton, Ohio?

Ironton, Ohio has about 10,571 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ironton, Ohio?

The typical household in Ironton, Ohio earns about $35,915 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 $91,700, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Ironton, Ohio?

About 16.4% 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 26.3% 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 2,180 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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