Iron County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,667 | — | #2,378 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,940 | -25.6% | #2,408 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 53.1 years | +36.5% | #103 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $109,100 | -61.3% | #2,863 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $716 | -38.4% | #2,660 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% | +34.8% | #2,295 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Iron County has a population of 11,667, making it the #2,378 most populous county in the US. The median age is 53.1 years, which is 36.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Iron County is $55,940, ranking #2,408 out of 3,222 counties — 25.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.0% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Iron County is $109,100 (-61.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $716/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.5%.
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95.0% of residents in Iron County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Iron County, Michigan
Iron County, Michigan has a total population of 11,667, making it the 2,378th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Iron County is 53.1 years, which is 36.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Iron County is $55,940, which ranks #2,408 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Iron County is $109,100, 61.3% below the national median. Renters in Iron County pay a median gross rent of $716 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Iron County, 22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.4 min.
Iron County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).
All data for Iron County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.