Iron County's estimated 2026 population is 11,741 with a growth rate of -0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Iron County is the 73rd largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 11,811 and has seen a growth of -0.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 53.1 years
Female: 54.2 years
Male: 52.4 years
There are 9,623 adults, (3,662 of whom are seniors) in Iron County.
Female: 5,764 (49.4%)
Male: 5,903 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Iron County includes 91.25% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,646 | 91.25% |
| Two or more races | 572 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 169 | 1.45% |
| Black or African American | 110 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 101 | 0.87% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.59% |
Iron County's average per capita income is $39,063. Household income levels show a median of $55,940. The poverty rate stands at 16.99%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,167 | - |
| Families | $71,392 | $87,202 |
| Households | $55,940 | $71,732 |
| Non Families | $33,635 | $48,825 |
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