Ironton, Ohio Population 2022
Ironton is a city located in Lawrence County Ohio. Ironton has a 2020 population of 10,334. It is also the county seat of Lawrence County. Ironton is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -7.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,115 in 2010.
The average household income in Ironton is $47,531 with a poverty rate of 22.39%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $614 per month, and the median house value is $95,900. The median age in Ironton is 44.5 years, 41.5 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
Ironton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Irontonwas:
- White: 93.68%
- Black or African American: 3.86%
- Two or more races: 2.30%
- Asian: 0.08%
- Other race: 0.08%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,929 | 93.68% |
| Black or African American | 409 | 3.86% |
| Two or More Races | 244 | 2.30% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race | 8 | 0.08% |
Ironton Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,381 | 2.34 | 57 |
| Non Family | 2,017 | 1.14 | 45.3 |
| Married | 1,460 | 3.46 | 75.1 |
| Female | 590 | 3.35 | 44.1 |
| Male | 314 | 2.94 | 72.9 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 278 | 3.67% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 699 | 9.22% |
| High School Graduate | 3,371 | 44.45% |
| Some College | 1,450 | 19.12% |
| Associates Degree | 610 | 8.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 749 | 9.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 427 | 5.63% |
Ironton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,163 | 6,246 | 1,068 |
| Black | 302 | 273 | 77 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 65 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 14 | 2 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Other Race | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$33,207
Average Earnings
$35,729
Average Male
$31,939
Average Female
Ironton Language by Age
Ironton Language
98.39% of Ironton residents speak only English, while 1.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.41% of the population.
Ironton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,565 | 2,134 | 22.31% |
| Multiple | 242 | 95 | 39.26% |
| Black | 394 | 76 | 19.29% |
| Hispanic | 147 | 18 | 12.24% |
| Other | NaN% |
22.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.04%
Male Poverty Rate
23.66%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ironton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ironton is White, with 22.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ironton is Hispanic, with 12.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.39%.
Ironton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.1%
Male Marriage Rate
32.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Ironton Married by Age and Sex
Ironton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Ironton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 640 | 8.05% |
Ironton Veterans by Education
9.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
45.9%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
60.57%
Born in Ironton
99.47%
Native Born
0.53%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.47% of Ironton residents were born in the United States, with 60.57% having been born in Ohio. 0.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10,334 | -66 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 10,400 | -66 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 10,466 | -66 | -0.63% |
| 2019 | 10,532 | -66 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 10,598 | -70 | -0.66% |
| 2017 | 10,668 | -106 | -0.98% |
| 2016 | 10,774 | -54 | -0.50% |
| 2015 | 10,828 | -116 | -1.06% |
| 2014 | 10,944 | -63 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 11,007 | -56 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 11,063 | -47 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 11,110 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 11,115 | -96 | -0.09% |
| 2000 | 11,211 | -1,540 | -1.28% |
| 1990 | 12,751 | -1,539 | -1.13% |
| 1980 | 14,290 | -740 | -0.50% |
| 1970 | 15,030 | -715 | -0.46% |
| 1960 | 15,745 | -588 | -0.37% |
| 1950 | 16,333 | 482 | 0.30% |
| 1940 | 15,851 | -770 | -0.47% |
| 1930 | 16,621 | 2,614 | 1.73% |
| 1920 | 14,007 | 860 | 0.64% |
| 1910 | 13,147 | 1,279 | 1.03% |
| 1900 | 11,868 | 929 | 0.82% |
| 1890 | 10,939 | 2,082 | 2.13% |
| 1880 | 8,857 | 3,171 | 4.53% |
| 1870 | 5,686 | 1,995 | 4.42% |
| 1860 | 3,691 | 0.00% |