Ironton, MI Demographics

A map of Ironton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	168	122	97.1%	82.4%
Multiracial	5	14	2.9%	9.5%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.7%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	2.7%
Hispanic	0	3	0.0%	2.0%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	2.7%

Ironton, Michigan has an estimated population of 173, a large increase from the 148 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.1% White, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ironton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ironton has become considerably less 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 Ironton, that probability was 31.0% in 2020 and 5.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ironton is ranked the 697th 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). Ironton was ranked the 713th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ironton's White Population

168 residents of Ironton, or 97.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ironton is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Ironton ranks 594th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ironton's White population has grown by an estimated 37.7%. White residents' share of Ironton's population has increased from 82.4% to 97.1%.

Ironton is more White than neighboring Charlevoix (92.9% White), Ellsworth (89.4% White), Advance (96.8% White), East Jordan (92.6% White), and Horton Bay (92% White).

Ironton's Black Population

0 residents of Ironton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ironton is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Ironton ranks 365th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ironton's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ironton's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Ironton is less Black than neighboring Charlevoix (1.2% Black), and Ellsworth (3% Black).

Ironton's Asian Population

0 residents of Ironton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ironton is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Ironton ranks 60th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ironton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ironton's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

Ironton is less Asian than neighboring East Jordan (1.1% Asian).

Ironton's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Ironton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ironton is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Ironton ranks 555th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ironton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ironton's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Ironton is less Hispanic than neighboring Charlevoix (3.4% Hispanic), Ellsworth (2.3% Hispanic), and East Jordan (1.8% Hispanic).

Ironton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Ironton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ironton is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ironton ranks 50th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ironton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ironton's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

Ironton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Charlevoix (0.8% Native American/Other), Ellsworth (0.8% Native American/Other), Advance (3.2% Native American/Other), and East Jordan (0.9% Native American/Other).

Ironton's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Ironton, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ironton is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ironton ranks 13th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ironton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 64.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Ironton's population has decreased from 9.5% to 2.9%.

Ironton is more Multiracial than neighboring Charlevoix (1.6% Multiracial), and Advance (0% Multiracial). Ironton is less Multiracial than neighboring Ellsworth (4.5% Multiracial), East Jordan (3.5% Multiracial), and Horton Bay (8% 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.