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Iron County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Ironton

Iron County's estimated 2025 population is 9,494 with a growth rate of 0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Iron County is the 88th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 10,591 and has seen a growth of -10.36% since that time.

9,494
Total Population
17
Population Density (mi²)
88
Population Rank (State)
27 0.29%
Annual Population Growth

Iron County Population

Iron County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Iron County includes 92.68% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,78892.68%
Two or more races4564.81%
Asian830.88%
Black or African American750.79%
Other race590.62%
Native American120.13%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander90.09%

Iron County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Iron County's average per capita income is $36,473. Household income levels show a median of $51,161. The poverty rate stands at 20.66%.

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$83,418-
Families$71,835$78,073
Households$51,161$64,673
Non Families$23,510$33,023

$36,473

Average Income

$51,161

Median Household Income

20.66%

Poverty Rate