2023 ACS Census Data · Population 11,650
Iron County is a small county in Michigan with a population of 11,650. The median household income is $53,614, 18% below the national average. The poverty rate is 16.9%, median home value is $101,500, and 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
11,650
2023 estimate
Rank #2378 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$53,614
Household
Rank #2453 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$101,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #2915 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #1782 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
17% below Michigan avg·18% below national avg
Poverty Rate
28% below Michigan avg·13% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
14% below Michigan avg·18% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,488
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
47.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
44% below Michigan avg·51% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
42% below Michigan avg·45% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% above Michigan avg·17% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
3% below Michigan avg·1% below national avg
Housing Units
9,046
Households
5,354
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,113
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
81.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
17% below Michigan avg·15% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Michigan avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.8%
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