Ironwood, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Iron County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,004
Population
760/sq mi density
$37,191
Median Income
$32,293 per capita
$74,900
Home Value
$112,203 Zillow
$555
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
203
Violent Crime/100K
527 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$37,191 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,900 home value, $555/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,004
Census 2023
Population Density
760
per square mile
Land Area
6.4
square miles (16.6 km²)
Median Age
50.4 yrs
30% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
94.8%
Black
0.5%
Hispanic
2.5%
Asian
0.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.8%
Spanish
1.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.3%
Veterans
10.2%
70% above US avg (6%)
Disability
21.8%
68% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.0%
0% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
9.0%
5% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.411
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,004 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 760 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.9% |
| Female | 49.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Language
| English Only | 96.8% |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.3% |
| Veterans | 10.2% |
| Disability | 21.8% |
| Health Insurance | 91.0% |
| Uninsured | 9.0% |
| Broadband Access | 82.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.411 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |