Ironton is a city located in Lawrence County Ohio. Ironton has a 2024 population of 10,064. It is also the county seat of Lawrence County. Ironton is currently declining at a rate of -1.21% annually and its population has decreased by -4.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,554 in 2020.
The average household income in Ironton is $54,904 with a poverty rate of 25.53%. The median age in Ironton is 42.5 years: 40.9 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ironton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,947 | 93.97% |
| Two or more races | 303 | 2.86% |
| Black or African American | 255 | 2.41% |
| Other race | 80 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,468 | 2.29 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Non Family | 1,998 | 1.24 | 46 | 54 |
| Married | 1,512 | 3.15 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Female | 794 | 3.1 | 39 | 61 |
| Male | 164 | 3.28 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
3
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
58.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 534 | 7.15% |
| Associates Degree | 915 | 12.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 692 | 9.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 489 | 6.55% |
| High School Graduate | 3,179 | 42.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 214 | 2.87% |
| Some College | 1,443 | 19.33% |
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 | 7,111 | 6,373 | 1,114 |
| Black | 193 | 187 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 138 | 134 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,054 | $35,313 | $42,321 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,016 | $45,781 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,875 | $37,896 | $23,925 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,071 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,282 | $39,388 | $28,431 |
| Some College | $38,323 | $41,602 | $30,341 |
$34,282
Average Earnings
$39,388
Average Male
$28,431
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.83% of Ironton residents speak only English, while 0.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,688 | 2,457 | 25.36% |
| Multiple | 287 | 121 | 42.16% |
| Black | 234 | 49 | 20.94% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 12 | 17.91% |
25.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.01%
Male Poverty Rate
27.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ironton is Multiple, with 42.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ironton is Hispanic, with 17.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.55% |
| High School | 24.22% |
| Some College | 17.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 83.51% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.19% |
| Female Employed | 13.94% |
| Male Employed | 13.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,733 | $59,066 |
| Households | $45,694 | $54,904 |
| Married Families | $68,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,603 | $44,469 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.5%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
648
Number of Veterans
572
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 263 |
| Second Gulf War | 79 |
| World War II | 66 |
| First Gulf War | 64 |
| Korea | 32 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 290 |
| 75+ | 199 |
| 35 to 54 | 100 |
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 638 | 8.07% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 6.52% |
| Black | 1 | 0.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.6%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
53.4%
Born in Ironton
99.9%
Native Born
0.1%
Foreign Born
0.1%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.9% of Ironton residents were born in the United States, with 53.4% having been born in Ohio. 0.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,452 | -123 | -1.28% |
| 2028 | 9,575 | -122 | -1.26% |
| 2027 | 9,697 | -122 | -1.24% |
| 2026 | 9,819 | -123 | -1.24% |
| 2025 | 9,942 | -122 | -1.21% |
| 2024 | 10,064 | -123 | -1.21% |
| 2023 | 10,187 | -91 | -0.89% |
| 2022 | 10,278 | -148 | -1.42% |
| 2021 | 10,426 | -128 | -1.21% |
| 2020 | 10,554 | 48 | 0.46% |
| 2019 | 10,506 | -67 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 10,573 | -74 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 10,647 | -112 | -1.04% |
| 2016 | 10,759 | -43 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 10,802 | -115 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 10,917 | -62 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 10,979 | -53 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 11,032 | -44 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 11,076 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 11,080 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,211 | -1,540 | -12.08% |
| 1990 | 12,751 | -1,539 | -10.77% |
| 1980 | 14,290 | -740 | -4.92% |
| 1970 | 15,030 | -715 | -4.54% |
| 1960 | 15,745 | -588 | -3.6% |
| 1950 | 16,333 | 482 | 3.04% |
| 1940 | 15,851 | -770 | -4.63% |
| 1930 | 16,621 | 2,614 | 18.66% |
| 1920 | 14,007 | 860 | 6.54% |
| 1910 | 13,147 | 1,279 | 10.78% |
| 1900 | 11,868 | 929 | 8.49% |
| 1890 | 10,939 | 2,082 | 23.51% |
| 1880 | 8,857 | 3,171 | 55.77% |
| 1870 | 5,686 | 1,995 | 54.05% |
| 1860 | 3,691 | -5,761 | -60.95% |