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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Iron County

Missouri · 10,697 residents · 550.263 sq mi
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Iron County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,080. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $53,500. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,697
Unchangedsince 1990
from 10,726 in 1990
1990 – 2025
19 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 19 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+7%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K10K10K10K11K1990201020202024Iron County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,080
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,303 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,227
+73%since 1990
from $8,232 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.0%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$347
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
75.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
24.1% rent
2.1
+5%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(10,588)
Black0.6%(65)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(41)
Asian0.2%(19)
Diversity Score4.1%(441)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(10,314)
Black1.5%(163)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(62)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score5.5%(585)
5
+33%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.2%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
−5%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iron County, Missouri?

Iron County, Missouri has about 10,697 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Iron County, Missouri earns about $26,080 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iron County, Missouri expensive?

In Iron County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $53,500, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Iron County, Missouri?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Iron County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iron County, Missouri?

About 19.0% of people in Iron County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Iron County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Iron County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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