Demographics & People — Iron River, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 752 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
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| Median Age | 46.9 |
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| Total Households | 372 |
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| Family Households | 223 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.0 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0708 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 681 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 175 |
| Irish | 149 |
| Finnish | 111 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 111 |
| Norwegian | 86 |
| Polish | 64 |
| Other groups | 51 |
| Swedish | 45 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| Scandinavian | 32 |
Language
| English Only | 724 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 738 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 45 |
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| Population 18+ | 593 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Iron River, Wisconsin.
