Iron County, Missouri Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Iron County, Missouri, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Iron County, Missouri. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Iron County, Missouri. The estimated population of Iron County, Missouri is 9,606 people, with a median age of 45.1.

We can look at the total population in Iron County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,606
 -5.36% -6.61%
2020
10,150
 -0.14% -
2019
10,164
 -0.56% -
2018
10,221
 -0.63% -
2017
10,286
 - -

Population of Iron County, Missouri by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.3%
94.5%
 -1.27%
Black/African American
0.5%
1.5%
 -66.67%
Native
0.3%
0.6%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
1.9%
1.7%
 +11.76%
Asian
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.7%
1.6%
 +131.25%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Iron County, Missouri by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.1 -1.74% 43.8 -1.79% 46.1 -1.07%
2020 45.9 +0.44% 44.6 +0.22% 46.6 -0.64%
2019 45.7 +0.66% 44.5 +3.01% 46.9 -1.26%
2018 45.4 +0.22% 43.2 +1.41% 47.5 +0.21%
2017 45.3 - 42.6 - 47.4 -

The median age of Iron County, Missouri gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 500 +24.16% 506 0.16% 631 505
10 to 19 756 -27% 594 -8.88% 570 540
20 to 29 555 -15.22% 480 -0.0099999999999998% 475 478
30 to 39 513 +12.75% 587 -6.22% 580 550
40 to 49 655 -21.73% 601 -12.92% 521 527
50 to 59 863 -1.71% 796 -3.6% 844 761
60 to 69 634 +2.67% 820 -21.89% 638 654
70+ 638 -13.4% 788 -0.67% 555 777

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Iron County, Missouri is $44,717.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Iron County.

  • Under 25
    $33,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,046.00
  • 45 to 64
    $49,643.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,788.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Iron County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Iron County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Iron County, Missouri is currently $57,119.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.64% of households in Iron County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Iron County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    30.25%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.01%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.17%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.99%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.88%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.06%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.64%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Iron County is $23,175.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Iron County by the total population of Iron County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Iron County, Missouri, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Iron County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.50%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.22%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.65%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.48%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.14%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Iron County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Iron County over the age of 16 is 7,752.

Of those people, a total of 49.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Iron County is 48.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 392 42.30% 1.80%
20 to 24 years 450 68.40% 2.60%
25 to 29 years 503 79.30% 3.30%
30 to 34 years 480 69.40% 5.70%
35 to 44 years 1,117 70.30% 4.60%
45 to 54 years 1,212 61.60% 0.40%
55 to 59 years 974 52.50% 8.00%
60 to 64 years 547 38.40% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 1,209 29.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 868 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Iron County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,370 49.70% 3.00%
Black or African American 44 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 16 87.50% 50.00%
Asian 37 83.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 30 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 255 55.70% 6.30%
Hispanic or Latino 119 24.40% 10.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,336 49.80% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Iron County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Iron County is 3,720, with median earnings of $30,177.00.

Women in Iron County, Missouri earning approximately 69.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,720 $30,177.00
Male 1,888 $36,034.00
Female 1,832 $25,108.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 277 $41,875.00
Business and Financial 183 $33,523.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $76,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 53 $39,570.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 79 $38,542.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 184 $36,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 210 $46,700.00
Healthcare Support 318 $21,300.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $18,125.00
Law Enforcement 81 $28,854.00
Food Preparation and Serving 177 $6,734.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 293 $12,969.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $4,375.00
Sales 277 $22,212.00
Office and Administrative Support 368 $24,891.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $73,333.00
Construction and Extraction 350 $35,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 139 $49,625.00
Production 215 $40,956.00
Transportation and Material Moving 247 $47,250.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 146 $65,000.00 131 $37,049.00
Business and Financial 45 $51,094.00 138 $31,346.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00 21 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 51 $39,492.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $47,857.00 67 $34,417.00
Legal 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 38 $41,000.00 146 $31,905.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 26 $48,182.00 184 $46,400.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 305 $21,950.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $13,750.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 70 $27,708.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 56 $7,262.00 121 $5,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 179 $21,438.00 114 $6,585.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00 8 $6,250.00
Sales 118 $31,413.00 159 $13,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 85 $32,716.00 283 $23,933.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $73,333.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 350 $35,000.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 139 $49,625.00 0 $0.00
Production 144 $47,708.00 71 $37,656.00
Transportation and Material Moving 209 $52,848.00 38 $19,531.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,649 households in Iron County, with an average household size of 2.54 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,485 families in Iron County with an average family size of 3.06 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,818 209 458 1,164
Average Household Size 3.17 3.15 3.11 1.22
Total Families 1,818 209 458 0
Average Household Size 3.14 2.68 2.89 0

Poverty

Of the 2,485 families in Iron County, 18.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Iron County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,766 housing units in Iron County, Missouri.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,649 76.56%
Vacant 1,117 23.44%

15.61% of the total 4,766 housing units in Iron County are rental units. This is approximately 744 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,771 are occupied by the owner - or 58.14% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Iron County is $653.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Iron County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    134
  • Less than $500
    177
  • $500 to $999
    482
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    83
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Iron County is $93,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Iron County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    388
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,162
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    397
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    297
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    326
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    108
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    58
  • $1,000,000 or more
    35

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Iron County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Iron County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    667
  • 1940 to 1949
    202
  • 1950 to 1959
    476
  • 1960 to 1969
    518
  • 1970 to 1979
    852
  • 1980 to 1989
    916
  • 1990 to 1999
    583
  • 2000 to 2009
    354
  • 2010 to 2013
    198
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Iron County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    218
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,076
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,242
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,113

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Iron County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Iron County that commute to work in a particular way.

26.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Iron County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    329
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    502
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    313
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    395
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    439
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    255
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    539
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    50
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    115
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    262
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    222
  • 90 or more minutes
    153

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Iron County, Missouri in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Iron County, Missouri

We have data for 11 places in Iron County, Missouri. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.