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The City of Iron River had a population of 3,002 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Iron River is located at latitude 46.0927 and longitude -88.6424 in Iron County. The formal boundaries for the City of Iron River encompass a land area of 6.74 sq. miles and a water area of 0.02 sq. miles. Iron County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Iron River has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,002 (100%) |
| Population Density | 446 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 25 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $54,183 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,651 |
| Median Home Value | $85,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,760 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 920 (52.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 394 (22.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 446 (25.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,314 |
| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
| Family Households | 729 (55.5%) |
The table below compares Iron River to the other 745 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Michigan by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 236 | 68th |
| Population Density | # 544 | 27th |
| Median Household Income | # 499 | 33rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 471 | 37th |
| Diversity Index | # 268 | 64th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Michigan Census Data Comparison Tool.
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