Ironwood, MI Demographics

A map of Ironwood's Population by Race

Ironwood, Michigan has an estimated population of 4,997, a less than 1% change from the 5,045 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.4% White, 2.9% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, 0.8% Asian, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ironwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ironwood has become 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 Ironwood, that probability was 16.9% in 2020 and 14.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ironwood is ranked the 181st 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). Ironwood was ranked the 179th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ironwood's White Population

4,619 residents of Ironwood, or 92.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ironwood is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Ironwood ranks 278th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ironwood's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Ironwood's population has increased from 91.0% to 92.4%.

Ironwood is more White than neighboring Hurley (91.1% White), Bessemer (88.4% White), Pence (90.6% White), and Ramsay (89.7% White). Ironwood is less White than neighboring Montreal (92.7% White).

Ironwood's Black Population

12 residents of Ironwood, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ironwood is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Ironwood ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ironwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Black residents' share of Ironwood's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Ironwood is more Black than neighboring Montreal (0% Black), Pence (0% Black), and Ramsay (0% Black). Ironwood is less Black than neighboring Bessemer (0.6% Black).

Ironwood's Asian Population

42 residents of Ironwood, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ironwood is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Ironwood ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ironwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 110.0%. Asian residents' share of Ironwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Ironwood is more Asian than neighboring Montreal (0.1% Asian), Pence (0% Asian), and Ramsay (0% Asian). Ironwood is less Asian than neighboring Hurley (1.9% Asian), and Bessemer (1% Asian).

Ironwood's Hispanic Population

147 residents of Ironwood, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ironwood is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Ironwood ranks 561st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ironwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 45.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Ironwood's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.9%.

Ironwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Montreal (1.7% Hispanic), and Pence (0% Hispanic). Ironwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Hurley (4.3% Hispanic), Bessemer (4.5% Hispanic), and Ramsay (5.4% Hispanic).

Ironwood's Native American/Other Population

79 residents of Ironwood, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ironwood is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ironwood ranks 125th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ironwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ironwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Ironwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hurley (0.8% Native American/Other), Montreal (0.6% Native American/Other), Pence (0% Native American/Other), and Ramsay (1.3% Native American/Other). Ironwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bessemer (3% Native American/Other).

Ironwood's Multiracial Population

98 residents of Ironwood, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ironwood is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ironwood ranks 350th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ironwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ironwood's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.0%.

Ironwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Hurley (1.6% Multiracial). Ironwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Montreal (5% Multiracial), Bessemer (2.5% Multiracial), Pence (9.4% Multiracial), and Ramsay (3.5% 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.