Iron County, Utah
UT · FIPS 49021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 62,252 | — | #872 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,247 | -11.8% | #1,502 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 30.2 years | -22.4% | #3,173 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $379,000 | +34.4% | #342 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,065 | -8.4% | #803 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | +9.7% | #1,713 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Iron County has a population of 62,252, making it the #872 most populous county in the US. The median age is 30.2 years, which is 22.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Iron County is $66,247, ranking #1,502 out of 3,222 counties — 11.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.8% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Iron County is $379,000 (+34.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,065/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.3%.
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89.7% of residents in Iron County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% below the national rate.
About Iron County, Utah
Iron County, Utah has a total population of 62,252, making it the 872nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Iron County is 30.2 years, which is 22.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Iron County is $66,247, which ranks #1,502 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Iron County is $379,000, 34.4% above the national median. Renters in Iron County pay a median gross rent of $1,065 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Iron County, 31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.9 min.
Iron County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.5%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Iron County, Utah 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.