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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 2025 population of 3,048. Iron River is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,008 in 2020.

The average household income in Iron River is $58,515 with a poverty rate of 23.21%.The median age in Iron River is 41.4 years: 39.9 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.

3K
Total Population
453
Density (mi²)
8 0.26%
Growth

Iron River Population

Iron River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Iron River includes 94.75% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (94.8%)

Two or more races (2.3%)

Native American (1.8%)

Black or African American (0.8%)

Other race (0.4%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,85194.75%
Two or more races692.29%
Native American541.79%
Black or African American240.8%
Other race110.37%

Iron River Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Iron River's average per capita income is $37,895. Household income levels show a median of $48,750. The poverty rate stands at 23.21%.

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$80,691-
Families$71,792$76,271
Households$48,750$58,515
Non Families$21,913$30,991

$37,895

Average Income

$48,750

Median Household Income

23.21%

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)