Ironton Population

1860–2026

10,047

2026 projection

5% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Ironton. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202610,047-1011.00%
202510,148-280.28%
202410,176-240.24%
202310,200-520.51%
202210,252-1671.60%
202110,419-1521.44%
202010,571-570.54%
201910,628-540.51%
201810,682-610.57%
201710,743-980.90%

Showing 10 of 32 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Ironton has a population change about the same as Lawrence County, and lower than Ohio and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Ironton−4.1%
  • Lawrence County−4.2%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Ironton Demographics

40.9median age

Median age

Female42.5 yrs
Male38.6 yrs

Adults

8,428
2,346 seniors (65+) · 28% of adults6,082 other adults

Sex

Female 55% · 5,925Male 45% · 4,843

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 108 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Ironton Income

$47,648median household income

Median household income

$47,648

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$36,821

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

23.7%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Ironton Marital Status

38% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married38%42%34%
Never married35%41%29%
Divorced14%10%18%
Widowed11%6%15%
Separated3%2%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201