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.

Ironwood, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,997

Median Agei

47.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.4%4,619

Hispanic/Latino

2.9%147

Two or More

2%98

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.1%54

Asian

0.8%42

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.5%25

Black

0.2%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%298

High School Diploma

27.5%1,060

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%264

Some College (1+ yr)

16.1%622

Associate's Degree

12.3%475

Bachelor's Degree

14.4%557

Master's Degree

4%154

Professional Degree

2.3%87

Doctorate

2.2%85

HS or Higher

93.4%

BA or Higher

22.9%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$83,100

Median Renti

$622

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.1%1,871

Renter-Occupied

27.9%725

Total Units

3,081

Homeownership

72.1%

Vacancy Rate

15.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

28.6%536

$50K–$100K

35.8%670

$100K–$150K

16.2%304

$150K–$200K

6.5%122

$200K–$300K

10%188

$300K–$500K

2.7%51

Rent Distribution

Under $500

164

$500–$750

218

$750–$1,000

161

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

1.9%60

1990–1999

1%30

1980–1989

1.2%37

1970–1979

8.5%261

1960–1969

12.2%377

1950–1959

13.8%425

1940–1949

12.5%386

1939 or earlier

48.8%1,505

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.8%2,175

Electricity

8.4%217

Bottled/LP Gas

4.2%110

Wood

1.9%50

Fuel Oil

1.7%44

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,250

Mean Household Incomei

$55,947

Per Capita Incomei

$30,138

Poverty Ratei

16.7%

Unemploymenti

11%

Labor Forcei

2,209

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.1%235

$10K–$15K

7.3%189

$15K–$20K

5.1%133

$20K–$25K

6.6%172

$25K–$30K

11.2%290

$30K–$35K

4.8%125

$35K–$40K

4.1%106

$40K–$45K

7.6%198

$45K–$50K

4.5%116

$50K–$60K

8.5%220

$60K–$75K

12.9%334

$75K–$100K

6.6%171

$100K–$125K

5.9%152

$125K–$150K

1.3%35

$150K–$200K

2.4%63

$200K+

2.2%57

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

220.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,936

Avg. Commutei

17.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,966

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

431(10.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured