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Iron Belt

Wisconsin · 158 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 $45,357. Population has declined 12% since 2019. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $37,500. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158
−12%since 2019
from 180 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
64 / sq mi
−12%since 2019
from 73 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.0
+30%since 2019
from 40.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
132157182207232201020202024Iron Belt
2024140
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,357
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $37,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,653
+19%since 2019
from $19,866 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 20.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction27.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $475 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2019
from 80.0% in 2019
10.0% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−36%since 2019
from 1.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(12)
Diversity Score15.6%(28)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.3%(15)
Diversity Score23.7%(37)
Diversity Score
24
+52%since 2019
from 16 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 99.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
−11%since 2019
from 24.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2019
from 68.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 54.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2019
from 25.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 43.3% in 2019
Female
49.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 56.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iron Belt, Wisconsin?

Iron Belt, Wisconsin has about 158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Iron Belt, Wisconsin earns about $45,357 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 $37,500, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Iron Belt, Wisconsin?

About 11.2% 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 20.5% of people in Iron Belt, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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