Iron County, MI

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2019 Population

11,152

0.535% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

54.3

0.37% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

13.1%

6.85% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$41,599

6.89% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$77,700

0.129% 1-year decline

2019 Employed Population

4,402

About

In 2019, Iron County, MI had a population of 11.2k people with a median age of 54.3 and a median household income of $41,599. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Iron County, MI declined from 11,212 to 11,152, a −0.535% decrease and its median household income grew from $38,918 to $41,599, a 6.89% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Iron County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.4%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.68%), White (Hispanic) (1.39%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.673%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.583%). 0% of the households in Iron County, MI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.5% of the residents in Iron County, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Iron County, MI was $77,700, and the homeownership rate was 80.8%. Most people in Iron County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Iron County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Iron County, MI borders Baraga County, MI, Dickinson County, MI, Gogebic County, MI, Houghton County, MI, Marquette County, MI, Ontonagon County, MI, Florence County, WI, Forest County, WI, and Vilas County, WI.

United States Michigan

Diversity

Iron County, MI is home to a population of 11.2k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2019, 1.32% of Iron County, MI residents were born outside of the country (147 people).

In 2019, there were 56.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.5k people) in Iron County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 187 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 155 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Iron County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
10.5k ± 10
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
187 ± 31
White (Hispanic)
155 ± 47

2.1%

Hispanic Population

234 people

2.1% of the people in Iron County, MI are hispanic (234 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Iron County, MI as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.32%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

147 people

1.53%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

171 people

As of 2019, 1.32% of Iron County, MI residents (147 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Iron County, MI was 1.53%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Iron County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 24.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in Iron County, MI was 54.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 54, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Iron County, MI are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Iron County, MI residents was 54.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
80,443 ± 6,935 people
India
73,340 ± 6,624 people
Iraq
55,052 ± 5,745 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 80,443 Michigan residents, followed by India with 73,340 and Iraq with 55,052.

Citizenship

99.5%

2019 Citizenship

99.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.5% of Iron County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Iron County, MI was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Iron County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
468 ± 64
Korea
98 ± 37
Gulf War (2001-)
88 ± 40

Iron County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.78 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Michigan. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Michigan, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Iron County, MI is $41,599. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Iron County, MI was Census Tract 2 with a value of $51,607, followed by Census Tract 1 and Census Tract 5, with respective values of $47,574 and $40,703.

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,622. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Iron County, MI employs 4.4k people. The largest industries in Iron County, MI are Health Care & Social Assistance (793 people), Retail Trade (588 people), and Manufacturing (551 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,528), Wholesale Trade ($60,729), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,182).

Wages

Median Household Income

$41,599

2019 value

± $3,117

6.89%

1 Year Growth

± 9.25%

Households in Iron County, MI have a median annual income of $41,599, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $38,918 in 2018, which represents a 6.89% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Iron County, MI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

$67,777

Average Male Salary in Michigan

± $1,173

$49,622

Average Female Salary in Michigan

± $892

In 2019, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Michigan

Asian
$66,769 ± $4,515
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$58,569 ± $71,898
White
$51,731 ± $750

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Michigan.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Iron County, MI is from Michigan.

0.475

2019 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.476

2018 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2019, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.169% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2
Census Tract 1
Census Tract 5

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Iron County, MI was Census Tract 2 with a value of $51,607, followed by Census Tract 1 and Census Tract 5, with respective values of $47,574 and $40,703.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Iron County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Iron County, MI (1.42k out of 10.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
1,333 ± 155
Hispanic
36 ± 79
Black
27 ± 78

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Iron County, MI is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

4.4k

2019 Value

± 273

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Iron County, MI stayed at a rate of 0%, from 4.4k employees to 4.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Iron County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (485 people), Sales & Related Occupations (440 people), and Production Occupations (392 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Iron County, MI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Iron County, MI, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (485 people), Sales & Related Occupations (440 people), and Production Occupations (392 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Iron County, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.9 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (2.26 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.94 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Iron County, MI, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($90,000), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($62,255), and Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($59,643).

Industries

Employment by Industries

4.4k

2019 Value

± 273

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Iron County, MI stayed at a rate of 0%, from 4.4k employees to 4.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Iron County, MI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (793 people), Retail Trade (588 people), and Manufacturing (551 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Iron County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Iron County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Iron County, MI, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (793 people), Retail Trade (588 people), and Manufacturing (551 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Iron County, MI has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.85 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.83 times), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (1.44 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Iron County, MI, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,528), Wholesale Trade ($60,729), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,182).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $193B, followed by Machinery ($56.5B) and Mixed freight ($49.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$638B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

81.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $638B. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$35.1B
Texas
$34.4B
Indiana
$29.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Texas with $34.4B and Indiana and $29.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iron County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.795%). The most partisan county was Missaukee County, MI with 75.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.795%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iron County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.795%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iron County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Michigan.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Iron County, MI

62.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Michigan

Missaukee County, MI
75.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hillsdale County, MI
73.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Washtenaw County, MI
72.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Michigan was Missaukee County, MI with 75.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Michigan colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Iron County, MI was $77,700 in 2019, which is 0.323 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $77,800 to $77,700, a 0.129% decrease. The homeownership rate in Iron County, MI is 80.8%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Iron County, MI have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Iron County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$77,700

2019 Median

± $4,766

$77,800

2018 Median

± $4,558

In 2019, the median property value in Iron County, MI declined from to $77,700 from the previous year's value of $77,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Iron County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Iron County, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the $50k - $60k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$41,599

Median Household Income

± $3,117

5.23k

Number of Households

± 271

In 2019, the median household income of the 5.23k households in Iron County, MI grew to $41,599 from the previous year's value of $38,918.

The following chart displays the households in Iron County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Iron County, MI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Iron County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

80.8%

2019 Homeownership

80.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 80.8% of the housing units in Iron County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Iron County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Iron County, MI have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 4.84% of the workforce in Iron County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Iron County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Carpooled (9.8%)
Worked At Home (5.62%)

In 2019, 81.8% of workers in Iron County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.8%) and those who worked at home (5.62%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Iron County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Iron County, MI have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

93.3% of the population of Iron County, MI has health coverage, with 32% on employee plans, 20.1% on Medicaid, 21% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 2.88% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Iron County, MI see 1588 patients per year on average, which represents a 14.2% increase from the previous year (1390 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2766 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 851 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Montmorency County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.6%). Additionally, Gratiot County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,588 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iron County, MI

Primary care physicians in Iron County, MI see an average of 1,588 patients per year. This represents a 14.2% increase from the previous year (1,390 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Iron County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Michigan

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.67%

Uninsured

32%

Employer Coverage

20.1%

Medicaid

21%

Medicare

17.5%

Non-Group

2.88%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Iron County, MI declined by 6.19% from 7.11% to 6.67%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Iron County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.