Iron Mountain, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Iron Mountain, Michigan had a total population of 7,518, the 138th largest city in Michigan, with a median household income of $59,405, which is 18% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.5%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x.
Iron Mountain Quick Facts
How Iron Mountain Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,369 | 7,518 | +2.0% |
| Median household income | $60,753 | $59,405 | No clear change (-2.2%) |
| Median home value¹ | $105,595 | $141,600 | +34.1% |
| Median gross rent | $825 | $744 | No clear change (-9.8%) |
How Iron Mountain Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 88.8%
- Black: 0.7%
- Hispanic: 4.2%
- Asian: 0.4%
- Other: 0.2%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 6.5%
- HS Diploma: 35.1%
- Some College: 24.1%
- Associate's: 11.6%
- Bachelor's: 15.2%
- Graduate+: 7.6%
Iron Mountain Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Dickinson County
Cities Similar to Iron Mountain
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings | 7,520 | $58,286 | $174,500 | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Fair Plain | 7,330 | $52,817 | $169,400 | 23.8% | 26.6% |
| St. Louis | 7,367 | $51,167 | $119,200 | 6.3% | 13.4% |
| South Monroe | 6,960 | $61,982 | $184,000 | 17.1% | 15.2% |
| St. Johns | 7,715 | $68,728 | $192,400 | 26.5% | 12.5% |
Population Overview
Iron Mountain is a small city located in Michigan, within Dickinson County. The total population is 7,518. It ranks as the 138th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in Iron Mountain is 43.5 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Iron Mountain is $59,405. This is 18% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $141,600. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Iron Mountain is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Iron Mountain has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.2%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.
Education
22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Iron Mountain, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Iron Mountain, Michigan?
Iron Mountain, Michigan has a population of 7,518 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Iron Mountain, MI?
The median household income in Iron Mountain is $59,405, which is 26% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Iron Mountain, MI?
The poverty rate in Iron Mountain is 13.5%. This means approximately 992 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Iron Mountain, Michigan?
Iron Mountain's population is 88.8% White, 0.7% Black, 4.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.
What is the median home value in Iron Mountain, MI?
The median home value in Iron Mountain is $141,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.4x.
How educated is Iron Mountain, Michigan?
22.8% of adults (25+) in Iron Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.