Iron County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,210 | — | #2,796 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,625 | -19.3% | #2,029 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 56.1 years | +44.2% | #43 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $165,900 | -41.1% | #1,894 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $662 | -43.1% | #2,900 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | -17.0% | #892 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Iron County has a population of 6,210, making it the #2,796 most populous county in the US. The median age is 56.1 years, which is 44.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Iron County is $60,625, ranking #2,029 out of 3,222 counties — 19.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.5% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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The median home value in Iron County is $165,900 (-41.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $662/mo and the homeownership rate is 88.5%.
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93.9% of residents in Iron County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.
About Iron County, Wisconsin
Iron County, Wisconsin has a total population of 6,210, making it the 2,796th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Iron County is 56.1 years, which is 44.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Iron County is $60,625, which ranks #2,029 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Iron County is $165,900, 41.1% below the national median. Renters in Iron County pay a median gross rent of $662 per month. The homeownership rate is 88.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Iron County, 26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.3 min.
Iron County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%).
All data for Iron County, Wisconsin 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.