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Ironton

Wisconsin · 274 residents · 0.333 sq mi
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Ironton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
274
+10%since 2000
from 250 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
823 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+8%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2092412743063381990201020202024Ironton
2024271
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,917
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,367
+61%since 2000
from $13,874 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade41.5%
US avg: 10%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$99,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+6%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(240)
Black2.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(24)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(256)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(15)
Diversity Score
6
−42%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+109%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 80.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.5%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ironton, Wisconsin?

Ironton, Wisconsin has about 274 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ironton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Ironton, Wisconsin earns about $58,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ironton, Wisconsin expensive?

In Ironton, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $99,000, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Ironton, Wisconsin?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ironton, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ironton, Wisconsin?

About 10.1% of people in Ironton, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ironton, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Ironton, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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