Iron County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29093 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,446 | — | #2,532 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,850 | -35.0% | #2,837 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.8 years | +15.2% | #773 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $119,300 | -57.7% | #2,684 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $664 | -42.9% | #2,891 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.3% | +52.9% | #2,605 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Iron County has a population of 9,446, making it the #2,532 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Iron County is $48,850, ranking #2,837 out of 3,222 counties — 35.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.3% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
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The median home value in Iron County is $119,300 (-57.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $664/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.1%.
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89.2% of residents in Iron County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% below the national rate.
About Iron County, Missouri
Iron County, Missouri has a total population of 9,446, making it the 2,532nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Iron County is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Iron County is $48,850, which ranks #2,837 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Iron County is $119,300, 57.7% below the national median. Renters in Iron County pay a median gross rent of $664 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Iron County, 19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.5 min.
Iron County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%).
All data for Iron County, Missouri 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.