Irondale is a CDP located in Clayton County Georgia. Irondale has a 2024 population of 8,448. Irondale is currently growing at a rate of 0.85% annually and its population has increased by 4.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,107 in 2020.
The average household income in Irondale is $60,882 with a poverty rate of 21.9%. The median age in Irondale is 32.8 years: 32.7 years for males, and 32.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Irondale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,401 | 65.03% |
| White | 1,259 | 15.16% |
| Two or more races | 1,045 | 12.58% |
| Other race | 443 | 5.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 146 | 1.76% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,755 | 3.01 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Married | 1,122 | 3.87 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Non Family | 720 | 1.18 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Female | 718 | 3.41 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
| Male | 195 | 3.38 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
3.59
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
64.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 395 | 8.12% |
| Associates Degree | 347 | 7.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 513 | 10.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 412 | 8.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,478 | 30.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 111 | 2.28% |
| Some College | 1,609 | 33.07% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,245 | 3,064 | 805 |
| Hispanic | 716 | 520 | 77 |
| 2+ Races | 672 | 511 | 119 |
| White | 627 | 566 | 1 |
| Islander | 89 | 89 | 0 |
| Other Race | 88 | 22 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 0 |
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 black people with a rate of 24.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,222 | $73,015 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,161 | $0 | $54,500 |
| High School Graduate | $25,263 | $35,000 | $25,137 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,821 | $40,405 | $19,461 |
| Overall | $33,321 | $41,293 | $28,690 |
| Some College | $34,598 | $39,609 | $33,795 |
$33,321
Average Earnings
$41,293
Average Male
$28,690
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.78% of Irondale residents speak only English, while 15.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,401 | 1,476 | 27.33% |
| Hispanic | 1,565 | 199 | 12.72% |
| Multiple | 1,045 | 159 | 15.22% |
| Other | 443 | 87 | 19.64% |
| White | 940 | 76 | 8.09% |
| Native | 11 | 11 | 100% |
21.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.66%
Male Poverty Rate
24.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Irondale is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Irondale is White, with 8.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.74% |
| Some College | 17.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.58% |
| Female Employed | 15.72% |
| Male Employed | 1.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,406 | $65,397 |
| Households | $53,598 | $60,882 |
| Married Families | $71,707 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,146 | $42,889 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
33.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
630
Number of Veterans
625
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 246 |
| Second Gulf War | 238 |
| Vietnam | 215 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 261 |
| 35 to 54 | 211 |
| 55 to 64 | 124 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
| 75+ | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 397 | 10.89% |
| White | 209 | 23.78% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 3.96% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 3.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
47.48%
Born in Irondale
93.85%
Native Born
6.15%
Foreign Born
3.42%
Non Citizen
2.73%
Naturalized
93.85% of Irondale residents were born in the United States, with 47.48% having been born in Georgia. 3.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,448 | 71 | 0.85% |
| 2023 | 8,377 | 72 | 0.87% |
| 2022 | 8,305 | 178 | 2.19% |
| 2021 | 8,127 | 20 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 8,107 | -117 | -1.42% |
| 2019 | 8,224 | -354 | -4.13% |
| 2018 | 8,578 | 334 | 4.05% |
| 2017 | 8,244 | -228 | -2.69% |
| 2016 | 8,472 | -16 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 8,488 | 561 | 7.08% |
| 2014 | 7,927 | -254 | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 8,181 | -28 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 8,209 | 931 | 12.79% |
| 2011 | 7,278 | -168 | -2.26% |
| 2010 | 7,446 | 0 | 0% |