Iron City is a CDP located in Lawrence County Tennessee. Iron City has a 2024 population of 218. Iron City is currently growing at a rate of 7.39% annually and its population has increased by 131.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 94 in 2020.
The average household income in Iron City is $28,254 with a poverty rate of 48.24%. The median age in Iron City is 51.4 years: 54.4 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Iron City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 134 | 71.66% |
| Two or more races | 53 | 28.34% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 79 | 2.37 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 41 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 23 | 3.35 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 11 | 5.18 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 13.93% |
| Associates Degree | 6 | 4.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 75 | 61.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 15.57% |
| Some College | 5 | 4.1% |
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 | 102 | 66 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,594 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $38,824 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$38,824
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Iron City residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 53 | 53 | 100% |
| White | 117 | 29 | 24.79% |
48.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
48.62%
Male Poverty Rate
47.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Iron City is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Iron City is White, with 24.79% 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 26.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 84.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 52% |
| Some College | 45.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 35% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $32,545 |
| Households | - | $28,254 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $24,110 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.1%
Male Marriage Rate
25.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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
5
Number of Veterans
5
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 4.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.8%
Labor Force Participation
41.3%
Employment Rate
23.3%
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
73.26%
Born in Iron City
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Iron City residents were born in the United States, with 73.26% having been born in Tennessee. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 218 | 15 | 7.39% |
| 2023 | 203 | 16 | 8.56% |
| 2022 | 187 | 36 | 23.84% |
| 2021 | 151 | 57 | 60.64% |
| 2020 | 94 | -73 | -43.71% |
| 2019 | 167 | -55 | -24.77% |
| 2018 | 222 | -13 | -5.53% |
| 2017 | 235 | -1 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 236 | 28 | 13.46% |
| 2015 | 208 | -37 | -15.1% |
| 2014 | 245 | 65 | 36.11% |
| 2013 | 180 | -37 | -17.05% |
| 2012 | 217 | 21 | 10.71% |
| 2011 | 196 | 0 | 0% |