Iron County's estimated 2026 population is 6,151 with a growth rate of -0.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Iron County is the 70th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 5,925 and has seen a growth of 3.81% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Iron County includes 94.53% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (94.53%)
Two or more races (4.27%)
Native American (0.6%)
Other race (0.54%)
Black or African American (0.05%)
Asian (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,827 | 94.53% |
| Two or more races | 263 | 4.27% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 33 | 0.54% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Iron County's average per capita income is $40,154. Household income levels show a median of $59,058. The poverty rate stands at 11.59%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,181 | - |
| Families | $75,882 | $87,152 |
| Households | $59,058 | $73,582 |
| Non Families | $34,326 | $49,970 |
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