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Iron River

County:
Iron County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
6.736
State:
Michigan

Iron River is a city located in Iron County, Michigan. Iron River has a 2026 population of 3,025. Iron River is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 0.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,000 in 2020.

The median household income in Iron River is $54,183 with a poverty rate of 20.65%. The median age in Iron River is 43.1 years: 41.5 years for males, and 45.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.7 males.

3K
Total Population
449
Density (mi²)
4 0.13%
Growth

Iron River Population

Iron River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,02540.13%
20253,02140.13%
20243,017-4-0.13%
20233,02170.23%
20223,014210.7%
20212,993-7-0.23%
20203,000-1-0.03%
20192,825-13-0.46%
20182,838-6-0.21%
20172,844-16-0.56%
20162,860-40-1.38%
20152,900-7-0.24%
20142,907-40-1.36%
20132,947-19-0.64%
20122,966-52-1.72%
20113,018-11-0.36%
20103,030-1-0.03%

Median Age

Overall: 43.1 years
Female: 45.4 years
Male: 41.5 years

Iron River Adults

There are 2,346 adults, (553 of whom are seniors) in Iron River.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,566 (52.2%)
Male: 1,436 (47.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Iron River includes 86.41% White, 3.43% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,59486.41%
Two or more races2086.93%
Other race1033.43%
Black or African American561.87%
Native American411.37%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races943.13%
Other race451.5%
White140.47%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,58085.94%
Two or more races1143.8%
Other race581.93%
Black or African American561.87%
Native American411.37%

Iron River Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Iron River 's average per capita income is $38,467. Household income levels show a median of $54,183. The poverty rate stands at 20.65%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$74,844-
Families$69,972$85,936
Households$54,183$68,917
Non Families$31,089$43,456

$38,467

Average Income

$54,183

Median Household Income

20.65%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)