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Iron River

County:
Iron County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
6.736
State:
Michigan

Iron River is a city located in Iron County, Michigan. Iron River has a 2025 population of 3,048. Iron River is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,008 in 2020.

The average household income in Iron River is $58,515 with a poverty rate of 23.21%. The median age in Iron River is 41.4 years: 39.9 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.

3K
Total Population
453
Density (mi²)
8 0.26%
Growth

Iron River Population

Iron River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Iron River includes 94.75% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Native American

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,85194.75%
Two or more races692.29%
Native American541.79%
Black or African American240.8%
Other race110.37%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Iron River Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Iron River's average per capita income is $37,895. Household income levels show a median of $48,750. The poverty rate stands at 23.21%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$80,691-
Families$71,792$76,271
Households$48,750$58,515
Non Families$21,913$30,991

$37,895

Average Income

$48,750

Median Household Income

23.21%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)