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.

Ironton, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,768

Median Agei

40.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92%9,910

Two or More

3.5%382

Black

3.1%331

Hispanic/Latino

0.9%92

Other

0.5%53

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%410

High School Diploma

35.6%2,740

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%544

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%881

Associate's Degree

12.4%955

Bachelor's Degree

11.3%873

Master's Degree

4.5%345

Professional Degree

1.2%93

Doctorate

1.7%134

HS or Higher

90.6%

BA or Higher

18.8%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$106,700

Median Renti

$782

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.8%2,729

Renter-Occupied

40.2%1,833

Total Units

5,243

Homeownership

59.8%

Vacancy Rate

13%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.9%324

$50K–$100K

34.5%942

$100K–$150K

23.2%634

$150K–$200K

19.6%536

$200K–$300K

7.2%196

$300K–$500K

2.4%65

$500K–$1M

1.2%32

Rent Distribution

Under $500

412

$500–$750

346

$750–$1,000

435

$1,000–$1,250

330

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%82

2010–2019

1%50

2000–2009

1%53

1990–1999

3.1%162

1980–1989

6.3%331

1970–1979

11.2%586

1960–1969

12.9%677

1950–1959

14.8%775

1940–1949

7%367

1939 or earlier

41.2%2,160

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.1%3,472

Electricity

22.7%1,034

No Fuel

0.7%34

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,648

Mean Household Incomei

$62,677

Per Capita Incomei

$27,467

Poverty Ratei

23.1%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

4,477

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8%366

$10K–$15K

8.6%392

$15K–$20K

4.3%198

$20K–$25K

5.9%269

$25K–$30K

5.6%257

$30K–$35K

5.2%237

$35K–$40K

5.9%271

$40K–$45K

3%137

$45K–$50K

7.6%345

$50K–$60K

7.5%341

$60K–$75K

9.2%420

$75K–$100K

13.5%617

$100K–$125K

6.6%300

$125K–$150K

2.7%123

$150K–$200K

2.2%102

$200K+

4.1%187

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

490

Residentsi

718

Avg. Tenant Renti

$345/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing249 homes91% occupied$329/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers91 homes86% occupied$396/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8150 homes98% occupied$341/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,648/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

76%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

18.9%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

5.1%

Who Receives This Housing

68.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4.7% of subsidized households are minority

46.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,068

Avg. Commutei

21.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,171

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

731(8.7% of civilian adults)