Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Iron Mountain, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,518

Median Agei

43.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.7%6,672

Two or More

4.8%362

Hispanic/Latino

4.2%318

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.9%68

Black

0.7%51

Asian

0.4%31

Other

0.2%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%235

High School Diploma

30.7%1,672

Some College (<1 yr)

7%380

Some College (1+ yr)

17.1%930

Associate's Degree

11.5%628

Bachelor's Degree

15.2%826

Master's Degree

6.7%365

Professional Degree

0.8%43

Doctorate

0.1%8

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

22.8%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$141,600

Median Renti

$744

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.3%2,591

Renter-Occupied

27.7%991

Total Units

3,737

Homeownership

72.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.9%308

$50K–$100K

23.9%618

$100K–$150K

16.6%429

$150K–$200K

20.4%528

$200K–$300K

17.8%462

$300K–$500K

5.4%140

$500K–$1M

3.6%93

$1M+

0.5%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

162

$500–$750

305

$750–$1,000

304

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%44

2010–2019

0.4%15

2000–2009

3.8%143

1990–1999

5%187

1980–1989

8.3%312

1970–1979

7.4%277

1960–1969

11.4%425

1950–1959

16.6%621

1940–1949

7.3%272

1939 or earlier

38.6%1,441

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.1%3,014

Electricity

11.9%428

Bottled/LP Gas

3.1%112

Wood

0.4%14

Other

0.4%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,405

Mean Household Incomei

$71,117

Per Capita Incomei

$33,201

Poverty Ratei

13.2%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

3,821

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.5%196

$10K–$15K

3.2%115

$15K–$20K

8.9%319

$20K–$25K

5.6%200

$25K–$30K

2.8%101

$30K–$35K

1.7%61

$35K–$40K

6%214

$40K–$45K

3.7%134

$45K–$50K

4.9%175

$50K–$60K

8.3%296

$60K–$75K

14.2%509

$75K–$100K

16.5%590

$100K–$125K

6.6%236

$125K–$150K

3.4%123

$150K–$200K

4.5%162

$200K+

4.2%151

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1451.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Canada

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,602

Avg. Commutei

16 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,651

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

576(9.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.7%Insured

4.3%Uninsured