Iron County's estimated 2026 population is 11,683 with a growth rate of -0.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Iron County is the 73rd largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 11,811 and has seen a growth of -1.08% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Iron County includes 93.34% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (93.34%)
Two or more races (3.46%)
Native American (1.18%)
Black or African American (0.84%)
Other race (0.61%)
Asian (0.57%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,874 | 93.34% |
| Two or more races | 403 | 3.46% |
| Native American | 138 | 1.18% |
| Black or African American | 98 | 0.84% |
| Other race | 71 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.57% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Iron County's average per capita income is $38,309. Household income levels show a median of $53,614. The poverty rate stands at 16.94%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,460 | - |
| Families | $71,110 | $83,263 |
| Households | $53,614 | $67,747 |
| Non Families | $30,391 | $44,371 |
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