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 River, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,002

Median Agei

43.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.9%2,580

Hispanic/Latino

5.1%153

Two or More

3.8%114

Other

1.9%58

Black

1.9%56

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.4%41

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%165

High School Diploma

41.5%886

Some College (<1 yr)

6%128

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%288

Associate's Degree

7.3%155

Bachelor's Degree

14.9%318

Master's Degree

4.9%104

Professional Degree

0.8%17

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

20.6%

Graduate+

5.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$85,000

Median Renti

$486

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70%920

Renter-Occupied

30%394

Total Units

1,760

Homeownership

70%

Vacancy Rate

25.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

29.6%272

$50K–$100K

30.3%279

$100K–$150K

22.8%210

$150K–$200K

9.7%89

$300K–$500K

4.3%40

$500K–$1M

3.3%30

Rent Distribution

Under $500

158

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2000–2009

4%70

1990–1999

5.2%91

1980–1989

5.7%100

1970–1979

7.9%139

1960–1969

4.4%77

1950–1959

27%475

1940–1949

14.8%260

1939 or earlier

31.1%548

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.2%1,093

Electricity

9.7%127

Bottled/LP Gas

3%40

Wood

3%40

No Fuel

1.1%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,183

Mean Household Incomei

$68,917

Per Capita Incomei

$29,651

Poverty Ratei

20.3%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

1,360

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.5%99

$10K–$15K

9%118

$15K–$20K

1.4%18

$20K–$25K

5.3%69

$25K–$30K

6.3%83

$30K–$35K

10%131

$35K–$40K

2.7%35

$40K–$45K

0.8%10

$45K–$50K

2.7%36

$50K–$60K

9.9%130

$60K–$75K

8.5%112

$75K–$100K

19.9%261

$100K–$125K

7%92

$125K–$150K

1.2%16

$150K–$200K

3.6%47

$200K+

4.3%57

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

260.9%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,274

Avg. Commutei

11.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,296

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

185(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured