Iron County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Iron County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26071
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 071
Geography
- Land Area
- 1166.10 sq mi
- Water Area
- 45.10 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1211.19 sq mi
- Latitude
- 46.170254
- Longitude
- -88.540526
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 11,620
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,591
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,385 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 240 | 2.1% |
| White | 10,918 | 94.0% |
| Black | 108 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 98 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,447 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 1.5% |
| White | 9,170 | 95.6% |
| Black | 67 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 169 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 11,667
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $54,139
- Poverty Rate
- 16.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,916
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,646 | 91.2% |
| Black | 110 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,768
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,734 | 48.5% |
| Republican | 3,432 | 35.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,602 | 16.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,996 | 51.1% |
| Female | 4,772 | 48.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,011 | 82.0% |
| Hispanic | 167 | 1.7% |
| Black | 3 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,226
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,315 | 53.9% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 41.3% |
| Black | 1 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 34 | 57.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,602 | 52.1% |
| Female | 2,624 | 55.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,247 (36.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,028 (22.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,156
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $117,836
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $716
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.6%
- Work From Home
- 11.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.