U.S. County · Profile

Iron County

11.7KTotal Population
10Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-10.58%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Iron County has a population of 11,740 as of 2023. It is located in Michigan.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Iron County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White93.7%11,000
Two or More Races3.4%399
Hispanic or Latino2.3%270
American Indian/Alaska Native1.1%129
Black or African American0.7%82
Asian0.6%70
Some Other Race0.5%59
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Iron County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$52,241
30.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$31,990
16.5% below national average
Poverty Rate
14.7%
27.8% above national average
Median Age
53.4 years

Income & Poverty

$52,241Median Household Income
$31,990Per Capita Income
14.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$52,241$65,979
Families$67,969$80,027
Married-couple Families$67,969$76,125
Nonfamily Households$30,960$33,437

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Iron County, Michigan.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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