Ironwood charter township is located in Gogebic County Michigan. Ironwood charter township has a 2024 population of 2,173. Ironwood charter township is currently declining at a rate of -1.05% annually and its population has decreased by -1.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,208 in 2020.
The average household income in Ironwood charter township is $87,473 with a poverty rate of 11.76%. The median age in Ironwood charter township is 51.7 years: 54 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ironwood charter township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,150 | 93.19% |
| Two or more races | 101 | 4.38% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.95% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,043 | 2.16 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Married | 600 | 2.65 | 96.7 | 3.3 |
| Non Family | 365 | 1.13 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Female | 45 | 3.38 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Male | 33 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
90.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 44 | 2.53% |
| Associates Degree | 277 | 15.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 353 | 20.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 204 | 11.74% |
| High School Graduate | 369 | 21.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.06% |
| Some College | 490 | 28.19% |
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 | 1,636 | 1,601 | 535 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 36 | 22 |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 47.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,313 | $72,969 | $45,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,655 | $68,319 | $103,036 |
| High School Graduate | $45,221 | $46,250 | $31,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,214 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,588 | $67,524 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $44,688 | $70,327 | $23,625 |
$55,588
Average Earnings
$67,524
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.69% of Ironwood charter township residents speak only English, while 1.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,097 | 222 | 10.59% |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 100% |
| Multiple | 101 | 21 | 20.79% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 100% |
11.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.54%
Male Poverty Rate
12.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ironwood charter township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ironwood charter township is White, with 10.59% 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%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.89% |
| Some College | 10.56% |
| High School | 9.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.43% |
| Female Employed | 11.64% |
| Male Employed | 1.35% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,077 | $98,764 |
| Households | $66,250 | $87,473 |
| Married Families | $78,056 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,109 | $63,155 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.9%
Male Marriage Rate
63.9%
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
193
Number of Veterans
190
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 75 |
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 78 |
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 187 | 10.66% |
| Other Race | 6 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
62.03%
Born in Ironwood charter township
98.22%
Native Born
1.78%
Foreign Born
0.74%
Non Citizen
1.04%
Naturalized
98.22% of Ironwood charter township residents were born in the United States, with 62.03% having been born in Michigan. 0.74% 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 | 2,058 | -23 | -1.11% |
| 2028 | 2,081 | -23 | -1.09% |
| 2027 | 2,104 | -23 | -1.08% |
| 2026 | 2,127 | -23 | -1.07% |
| 2025 | 2,150 | -23 | -1.06% |
| 2024 | 2,173 | -23 | -1.05% |
| 2023 | 2,196 | -23 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 2,219 | 5 | 0.23% |
| 2021 | 2,214 | 6 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 2,208 | 39 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 2,169 | -28 | -1.27% |
| 2018 | 2,197 | -7 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 2,204 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 2,202 | -17 | -0.77% |
| 2015 | 2,219 | -29 | -1.29% |
| 2014 | 2,248 | -20 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 2,268 | -14 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 2,282 | -25 | -1.08% |
| 2011 | 2,307 | -26 | -1.11% |
| 2010 | 2,333 | 0 | 0% |