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Iron River

Wisconsin · 761 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 $26,154. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $97,500. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
761
+10%vs 2011
vs 693 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
122 / sq mi
+10%vs 2011
vs 111 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
−7%vs 2011
vs 50.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
618675732788845201020202024Iron River
2024826
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,154
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $28,333 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,435
−2%vs 2011
vs $20,919 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.451 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $123,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$249
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $308 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−42.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.1% in 2011
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
−14%vs 2011
vs 4.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(664)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(21)
Diversity Score10.1%(70)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(712)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.2%(32)
Diversity Score12.6%(96)
Diversity Score
13
+25%vs 2011
vs 10 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+12%vs 2011
vs 23.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
Female
51.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.1% in 2011
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iron River, Wisconsin?

Iron River, Wisconsin has about 761 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Iron River, Wisconsin earns about $26,154 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 $97,500, and the typical rent is about $249 a month.

How educated are people in Iron River, Wisconsin?

About 24.4% 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 15.2% of people in Iron River, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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