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Iron River

Wisconsin · 826 residents · 6.253 sq mi
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Iron River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $171,100. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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

826
+10%since 2023
from 752 in 2023
2010 – 2024
132 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 120 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
46.9
−15%since 2023
from 55.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
618675732788845201020202024Iron River
2024826
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,536
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,294 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$34,902
Unchangedsince 2023
from $35,067 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
14.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.491
+10%since 2023
from 0.445 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$171,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $152,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$696
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $653 in 2023
US average: $1,442
64.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 72.0% in 2023
35.3% rent
23.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
18.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
44.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.4
+23%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(670)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(56)
Diversity Score24.9%(187)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(702)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.6%(71)
Diversity Score33.3%(275)
33
+33%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
10.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.4 min
−18%since 2023
from 33.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
73.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
10.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
11.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
5.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
49.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
2.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
27.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
52.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
0.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
31.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
80.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 79.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Iron River, Wisconsin?

Iron River, Wisconsin has about 826 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Iron River, Wisconsin earns about $50,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iron River, Wisconsin expensive?

In Iron River, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $171,100, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Iron River, Wisconsin?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Iron River, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iron River, Wisconsin?

About 14.4% of people in Iron River, Wisconsin 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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