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Iron County

Michigan · 11,631 residents · 1,166.096 sq mi
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Iron County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,183. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 19% 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 $79,500. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
11,631
−11%since 2000
from 13,138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.6
+18%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024Iron County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,183
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,560 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,556
+73%since 2000
from $16,506 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$562
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(12,601)
Black1.1%(144)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(84)
Asian0.2%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(640)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(10,823)
Black0.2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(206)
Asian0.4%(41)
Other2.2%(252)
Diversity Score11.1%(1,296)
Segregation Score16.2%(1,887)
Diversity Score
11
+129%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iron County, Michigan?

Iron County, Michigan has about 11,631 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Iron County, Michigan?

The typical household in Iron County, Michigan earns about $44,183 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iron County, Michigan expensive?

In Iron County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $79,500, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Iron County, Michigan?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Iron County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iron County, Michigan?

About 14.9% of people in Iron County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Iron County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Iron County, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,544 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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