Iron County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Iron County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55051
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 051
Geography
- Land Area
- 758.21 sq mi
- Water Area
- 160.95 sq mi
- Total Area
- 919.16 sq mi
- Latitude
- 46.326550
- Longitude
- -90.261298
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 6,192
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 5,228
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,093 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 98 | 1.6% |
| White | 5,867 | 94.8% |
| Black | 5 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,154 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 1.4% |
| White | 5,006 | 95.8% |
| Black | 22 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 119 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 6,210
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,289
- Poverty Rate
- 10.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 635
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,800 | 93.4% |
| Black | 3 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,644
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 798 | 17.2% |
| Republican | 1,700 | 36.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,146 | 46.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,227 | 48.0% |
| Female | 2,375 | 51.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,697 | 79.6% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 1.6% |
| Black | 7 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,918
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,327 | 62.9% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 53.3% |
| Black | 4 | 57.1% |
| Asian | 11 | 57.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,457 | 65.4% |
| Female | 1,438 | 60.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,382 (27.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,293 (25.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,566
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $182,789
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $751
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.7%
- Work From Home
- 7.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 21.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.