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Iron County

Missouri · 9,537 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 $40,082. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 12% 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 $87,100. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
9,537
−11%since 2000
from 10,697 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+16%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K10K11K1990201020202024Iron County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,082
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,080 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,769
+53%since 2000
from $14,227 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(10,314)
Black1.5%(163)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(62)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(585)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(8,602)
Black1.4%(136)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(177)
Asian0.4%(34)
Other2.9%(275)
Diversity Score16.1%(1,536)
Segregation Score16.2%(1,546)
Diversity Score
16
+194%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iron County, Missouri?

Iron County, Missouri has about 9,537 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Iron County, Missouri earns about $40,082 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 $87,100, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Iron County, Missouri?

About 11.9% 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 22.1% 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 1,189 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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