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Iron Belt

Wisconsin · 140 residents · 2.468 sq mi
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Iron Belt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,969. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $65,400. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
140
−2%since 2023
from 143 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
57 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 58 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.7
+3%since 2023
from 48.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
132157182207232201020202024Iron Belt
2024140
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,969
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $56,150 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,851
−6%since 2023
from $35,121 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
−5%since 2023
from 0.347 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction28.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $62,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
9.3% rent
Vacancy rate
40.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−19.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+1%since 2023
from 1.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(7)
Diversity Score11.6%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(10)
Diversity Score16.6%(23)
Diversity Score
17
+42%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
−2%since 2023
from 31.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.5% in 2023
Female
40.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iron Belt, Wisconsin?

Iron Belt, Wisconsin has about 140 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Iron Belt, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Iron Belt, Wisconsin earns about $57,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iron Belt, Wisconsin expensive?

In Iron Belt, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $65,400.

How educated are people in Iron Belt, Wisconsin?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Iron Belt, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iron Belt, Wisconsin?

About 3.6% of people in Iron Belt, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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