Iron County, Michigan
Iron County is home to 11,667 people. 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Michigan rate (13.2%). The median household income is $55,940.
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| Measure | Value | Michigan | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,667 | 10,077,761 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $55,940 | $72,875 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 17.0% | 13.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 21.6% | 17.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.0% | 4.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% | 32.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $109,100 | $231,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $716 | $1,129 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 48.3% | 50.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.9% | 7.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 53.1 years | 40.2 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Baraga County
- Dickinson County
- Gogebic County
- Houghton County
- Marquette County
- Ontonagon County
- Florence County, Wisconsin
- Forest County, Wisconsin
- Vilas County, Wisconsin
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.