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, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

271

Median Agei

32.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.3%250

Black

3.7%10

Two or More

3.3%9

Hispanic/Latino

0.7%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.9%13

High School Diploma

38.2%63

Some College (<1 yr)

13.3%22

Some College (1+ yr)

17%28

Associate's Degree

7.9%13

Bachelor's Degree

7.3%12

Master's Degree

0.6%1

Professional Degree

0.6%1

HS or Higher

92.7%

BA or Higher

8.5%

Graduate+

1.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$105,400

Median Renti

$1,200

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

90.1%100

Renter-Occupied

9.9%11

Total Units

118

Homeownership

90.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

20%20

$50K–$100K

27%27

$100K–$150K

25%25

$150K–$200K

10%10

$200K–$300K

13%13

$300K–$500K

5%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,938

Mean Household Incomei

$70,823

Per Capita Incomei

$28,944

Poverty Ratei

17%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

144

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%3

$10K–$15K

0.9%1

$20K–$25K

0.9%1

$25K–$30K

9.9%11

$30K–$35K

1.8%2

$35K–$40K

18%20

$40K–$45K

11.7%13

$45K–$50K

2.7%3

$50K–$60K

8.1%9

$60K–$75K

8.1%9

$75K–$100K

10.8%12

$100K–$125K

8.1%9

$125K–$150K

6.3%7

$150K–$200K

9%10

$200K+

0.9%1

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

136

Avg. Commutei

22.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

137

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

14(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.2%Insured

1.8%Uninsured