Iron Ridge, WI

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2023 Population

931

6.71% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/ARon Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

N/ATammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

39.6

2.59% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

4.08%

32.1% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$74,609

7.18% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$199,600

11.5% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

567

6.44% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Iron Ridge, WI had a population of 931 people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $74,609. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Iron Ridge, WI declined from 998 to 931, a −6.71% decrease and its median household income grew from $69,609 to $74,609, a 7.18% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Iron Ridge, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.54%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.5%), White (Hispanic) (0.537%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.537%).

None of the households in Iron Ridge, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Iron Ridge, WI are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Iron Ridge, WI was $199,600, and the homeownership rate was 76.9%.

Most people in Iron Ridge, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Iron Ridge, WI was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Iron Ridge, WI is home to a population of 931 people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.752% of Iron Ridge, WI residents were born outside of the country (7 people).

In 2023, there were 26.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (863 people) in Iron Ridge, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 14 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2023 Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.5% of Iron Ridge, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Iron Ridge, WI was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Iron Ridge, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
863 ± 130
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
33 ± 25.1
Two+ (Hispanic)
14 ± 16.4

2.36%

Hispanic Population

22 people

2.36% of the people in Iron Ridge, WI are hispanic (22 people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,791 ± 7,097 people
India
23,051 ± 3,720 people
China
15,381 ± 3,041 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 84,791 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,051 and China with 15,381.

Foreign-Born Population

0.752%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7 people

0.802%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

8 people

As of 2023, 0.752% of Iron Ridge, WI residents (7 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Iron Ridge, WI was 0.802%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
29 ± 29
Gulf War (2001-)
10 ± 17
Vietnam
3 ± 16

Iron Ridge, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 2.9 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Iron Ridge, WI employs 567 people. The largest industries in Iron Ridge, WI are Manufacturing (182 people), Retail Trade (82 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (49 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($76,042), Manufacturing ($71,364), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,111).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,062. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

567

2023 Value

± 89

−6.44%

1 Year decline

± 23.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Iron Ridge, WI declined at a rate of −6.44%, from 606 employees to 567 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Iron Ridge, WI, are Production Occupations (79 people), Management Occupations (57 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (54 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Iron Ridge, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

567

2023 Value

± 89

−6.44%

1 Year decline

± 23.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Iron Ridge, WI declined at a rate of −6.44%, from 606 employees to 567 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Iron Ridge, WI, are Manufacturing (182 people), Retail Trade (82 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (49 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Iron Ridge, WI, though some of these residents may live in Iron Ridge, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,125

Median earning men ± $13,541

$43,036

Median earning women ± $5,134

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($76,354), Manufacturing ($73,393), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,528).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Retail Trade ($80,147), Manufacturing ($48,750), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($45,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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Year-over-year N/A

Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

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Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during N/A, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall N/A in employment by N/A%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Civics

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

N/ARon Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

N/ATammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

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 Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 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 Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.697% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.597% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.02M), and Bachelors Degree (921k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Iron Ridge, WI was $199,600 in 2023, which is 0.658 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $179,000 to $199,600, a 11.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Iron Ridge, WI is 76.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Iron Ridge, WI have an average commute time of 28.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Iron Ridge, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$199,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$20,903

$313

Median Property Taxes

±$58

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Iron Ridge, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Iron Ridge, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.9%

Homeownership

2023

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.9% of the housing units in Iron Ridge, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Iron Ridge, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9614

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Iron Ridge, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$74,609

Median Household Income

± $9,875

407

Number of Households

± 69

In 2023, the median household income of the 407 households in Iron Ridge, WI grew to $74,609 from the previous year's value of $69,609.

The following chart displays the households in Iron Ridge, WI 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Iron Ridge, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2022, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.043% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Carpooled (12.3%)
Worked At Home (5.55%)

In 2023, 80.5% of workers in Iron Ridge, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.3%) and those who worked at home (5.55%).

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.

Commute Time

28.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Iron Ridge, WI have a longer commute time (28.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.568% of the workforce in Iron Ridge, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.08% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Iron Ridge, WI (38 out of 931 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Iron Ridge, WI is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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.

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.

Health

94.5% of the population of Iron Ridge, WI has health coverage, with 63.1% on employee plans, 8.27% on Medicaid, 7.84% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 3.76% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dodge County, WI see 1858 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.53% increase from the previous year (1830 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3080 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 867 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,858 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dodge County, WI

Primary care physicians in Dodge County, WI see an average of 1,858 patients per year. This represents a 1.53% increase from the previous year (1,830 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 48.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.52% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 57.2% were men and 42.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.48%

Uninsured

63.1%

Employer Coverage

8.27%

Medicaid

7.84%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

3.76%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Iron Ridge, WI grew by 3.15% from 5.31% to 5.48%.

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

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