Iron County, MI Demographics
Iron County, MI is the 73rd most populous of 83 counties in Michigan, with 11,631 residents across 1,166 square miles. That is about 10 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 11,631 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1,166 sq mi |
| Density | 10 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Iron County compares to the US
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Central Location: Iron County, MI
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Iron County, MI
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 3 | 2,643 | 18.4 | 144 |
| Census Tract 4 | 2,534 | 43.5 | 58 |
| Census Tract 5 | 2,390 | 147.7 | 16 |
| Census Tract 1 | 2,357 | 418.9 | 6 |
| Census Tract 2 | 1,707 | 537.6 | 3 |
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.