Iron County's estimated 2026 population is 9,352 with a growth rate of -0.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Iron County is the 89th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 10,591 and has seen a growth of -11.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (92.68%)
Two or more races (4.81%)
Asian (0.88%)
Black or African American (0.79%)
Other race (0.62%)
Native American (0.13%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,788 | 92.68% |
| Two or more races | 456 | 4.81% |
| Asian | 83 | 0.88% |
| Black or African American | 75 | 0.79% |
| Other race | 59 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,418 | - |
| Families | $71,835 | $78,073 |
| Households | $51,161 | $64,673 |
| Non Families | $23,510 | $33,023 |
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