State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,499.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.63%
Growth Since 2010
-6.55%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Ironton, Ohio Population 2021
10,400
Ironton is a city located in Lawrence County Ohio. It is also the county seat of Lawrence County. With a 2020 population of 10,400, it is the 169th largest city in Ohio and the 3011th largest city in the United States . Ironton is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -6.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,129 in 2010. Ironton reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 4 miles, Ironton has a population density of 2,499 people per square mile.
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%
The current population of Ironton, Ohio is 10,400 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 10,532.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 11,129.
Ironton, Ohio Population 2021
| 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% |
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Ironton Population by Race
Ironton Population Pyramid $2021
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Ironton Population by Age
Ironton Households and Families
| 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
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Ironton Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Ironton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Ironton Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Ironton Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,207
Average Earnings
$35,729
Average Male
$31,939
Average Female
Ironton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Ironton Language by Age
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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 Language
Ironton Poverty by Race
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| 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% |
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 Multiple, with 39.26% 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 Poverty
Ironton Poverty Rate by Education
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
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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
Ironton Marital Status
Ironton Veterans by War
Ironton Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 640 | 8.05% |
Ironton Veterans by Race
Ironton Veterans by Education
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9.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
Ironton Veterans by Education
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45.9%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Ironton Employment by Age
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Ironton Employment by Race
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Ironton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Ironton Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |