Ironwood is a city located in Gogebic County Michigan. Ironwood has a 2024 population of 4,933. Ironwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -1.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,029 in 2020.
The average household income in Ironwood is $59,185 with a poverty rate of 13.57%. The median age in Ironwood is 51.1 years: 50.1 years for males, and 54.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ironwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,892 | 96.15% |
| Two or more races | 71 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.69% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.53% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.06% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,636 | 1.89 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Non Family | 1,424 | 1.14 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Married | 896 | 2.77 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Female | 267 | 2.69 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Male | 49 | 3.18 | 51 | 49 |
2.68
Average Family Size
1.89
Average Household Size
76.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 146 | 3.58% |
| Associates Degree | 657 | 16.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 515 | 12.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 319 | 7.82% |
| High School Graduate | 1,413 | 34.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 1.27% |
| Some College | 978 | 23.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,871 | 3,689 | 758 |
| Hispanic | 102 | 86 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 48 | 19 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 30 |
| Other Race | 31 | 15 | 0 |
| Native American | 29 | 29 | 18 |
| Islander | 27 | 27 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,773 | $63,702 | $46,172 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,125 | $0 | $56,042 |
| High School Graduate | $28,118 | $29,104 | $22,259 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,841 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,961 | $43,063 | $30,000 |
| Some College | $30,804 | $45,781 | $26,250 |
$32,961
Average Earnings
$43,063
Average Male
$30,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.61% of Ironwood residents speak only English, while 1.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,711 | 608 | 12.91% |
| Hispanic | 153 | 51 | 33.33% |
| Multiple | 71 | 29 | 40.85% |
| Other | 31 | 7 | 22.58% |
13.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.56%
Male Poverty Rate
14.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ironwood is Multiple, with 40.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ironwood is White, with 12.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.14% |
| Some College | 22.19% |
| High School | 8.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.97% |
| Female Unemployed | 20.65% |
| Female Employed | 9.52% |
| Male Employed | 1.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,400 | $79,752 |
| Households | $35,722 | $59,185 |
| Married Families | $70,435 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,099 | $40,570 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
484
Number of Veterans
484
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 150 |
| First Gulf War | 103 |
| Second Gulf War | 81 |
| Korea | 44 |
| World War II | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 144 |
| 55 to 64 | 124 |
| 65 to 74 | 111 |
| 35 to 54 | 105 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 476 | 11.4% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 31.37% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.2%
Employment Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.83%
Born in Ironwood
99.12%
Native Born
0.88%
Foreign Born
0.49%
Non Citizen
0.39%
Naturalized
99.12% of Ironwood residents were born in the United States, with 61.83% having been born in Michigan. 0.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,813 | -24 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 4,837 | -24 | -0.49% |
| 2027 | 4,861 | -24 | -0.49% |
| 2026 | 4,885 | -24 | -0.49% |
| 2025 | 4,909 | -24 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 4,933 | -24 | -0.48% |
| 2023 | 4,957 | -65 | -1.29% |
| 2022 | 5,022 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 5,027 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 5,029 | 158 | 3.24% |
| 2019 | 4,871 | -70 | -1.42% |
| 2018 | 4,941 | -34 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 4,975 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 4,985 | -54 | -1.07% |
| 2015 | 5,039 | -82 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 5,121 | -59 | -1.14% |
| 2013 | 5,180 | -55 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 5,235 | -73 | -1.38% |
| 2011 | 5,308 | -81 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 5,389 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,293 | -556 | -8.12% |
| 1990 | 6,849 | -892 | -11.52% |
| 1980 | 7,741 | -970 | -11.14% |
| 1970 | 8,711 | -1,554 | -15.14% |
| 1960 | 10,265 | -1,201 | -10.47% |
| 1950 | 11,466 | -1,903 | -14.23% |
| 1940 | 13,369 | -930 | -6.5% |
| 1930 | 14,299 | -1,440 | -9.15% |
| 1920 | 15,739 | 2,918 | 22.76% |
| 1910 | 12,821 | 3,116 | 32.11% |
| 1900 | 9,705 | 1,960 | 25.31% |
| 1890 | 7,745 | 2,932 | 60.92% |