Iron County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Name: Iron County, Wisconsin Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Iron County, Wisconsin has a population of 6,210, the 70th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $60,625 and the median home value is $165,900. The poverty rate is 10.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Iron County Quick Facts

Population 6,210

Median Household Income $60,625

Median Home Value $165,900

Poverty Rate 10.5%

Unemployment Rate 2.5%

Median Age 56.1 years

Homeownership Rate 88.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.0%

High School Graduation 95.2%

Cities/Places 6

Population 6,210 70th of 72

Median Income $60,625 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.5%

Unemployment 2.5%

How Iron County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	6,164	6,210	+0.7%
Median household income	$59,058	$60,625	+2.7%
Median home value	$155,200	$165,900	+6.9%

Median Household Income

Iron

$60,625

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Iron

$165,900

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.4%

$25K-$50K 25.4%

$50K-$100K 32.0%

$100K+ 27.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

2.7%

$15K-$20K

3.8%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

6.9%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

8.7%

$60K-$75K

12.9%

$75K-$100K

10.4%

$100K-$125K

9.9%

$125K-$150K

8.6%

$150K-$200K

5.6%

$200K+

3.1%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

52.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 88.5%

Renter 11.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $662/mo 13.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.5%

18-34

12.7%

35-54

21.0%

55-74

36.9%

75+

14.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Iron County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hurley	1,354	$47,083	14.6%	$86,700
Montreal	909	$66,364	14.5%	$97,800
Mercer	365	$37,917	17.8%	$212,500
Pence	149	$70,625	7.4%	$115,000
Iron Belt	140	$57,969	3.6%	$65,400
Saxon	67	$48,750	28.4%	$89,000

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Population Overview

Iron County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 6,210. It is the 70th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Iron County is 56.1 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 14.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Iron County is $60,625. This is 22% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $165,900. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Iron County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Iron County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 8.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Iron County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Iron County, Wisconsin?

Iron County has a population of 6,210, making it the 70th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Iron County?

The median household income in Iron County is $60,625 with a poverty rate of 10.5%.

How many cities are in Iron County, Wisconsin?

Iron County contains 6 Census-designated places.