Iron River, MI Demographics

A map of Iron River's Population by Race

Iron River, Michigan has an estimated population of 3,002, a less than 1% change from the 3,007 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.9% White, 5.1% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 3.3% Native American/Other, 1.9% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Iron River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Iron River has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Iron River, that probability was 16.4% in 2020 and 25.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Iron River is ranked the 236th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Iron River was ranked the 242nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Iron River's White Population

2,580 residents of Iron River, or 85.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Iron River is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Iron River ranks 260th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Iron River's White population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Iron River's population has decreased from 91.3% to 85.9%.

Iron River is more White than neighboring Caspian (80.5% White). Iron River is less White than neighboring Gaastra (86.5% White), Amasa (96% White), Long Lake (100% White), and Alpha (95.3% White).

Iron River's Black Population

56 residents of Iron River, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Iron River is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Iron River ranks 582nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Iron River's Black population has grown by an estimated 1020.0%. Black residents' share of Iron River's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.9%.

Iron River is more Black than neighboring Caspian (0.2% Black), Amasa (0% Black), Long Lake (0% Black), and Alpha (0% Black). Iron River is less Black than neighboring Gaastra (5.7% Black).

Iron River's Asian Population

0 residents of Iron River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Iron River is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Iron River ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Iron River's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Iron River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Iron River is less Asian than neighboring Caspian (1% Asian), and Gaastra (2% Asian).

Iron River's Hispanic Population

153 residents of Iron River, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Iron River is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Iron River ranks 444th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Iron River's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 84.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Iron River's population has increased from 2.8% to 5.1%.

Iron River is more Hispanic than neighboring Caspian (0% Hispanic), Gaastra (3% Hispanic), Amasa (2% Hispanic), Long Lake (0% Hispanic), and Alpha (0% Hispanic).

Iron River's Native American/Other Population

99 residents of Iron River, or 3.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Iron River is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Iron River ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Iron River's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 219.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Iron River's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.3%.

Iron River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gaastra (2% Native American/Other), Amasa (0% Native American/Other), Long Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Alpha (2.8% Native American/Other).

Iron River's Multiracial Population

114 residents of Iron River, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Iron River is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Iron River ranks 289th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Iron River's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Iron River's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.8%.

Iron River is more Multiracial than neighboring Gaastra (0.7% Multiracial), Amasa (2% Multiracial), Long Lake (0% Multiracial), and Alpha (1.9% Multiracial). Iron River is less Multiracial than neighboring Caspian (15% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.