Iron County, Missouri
Iron County: county in Missouri, United States.
About
Iron County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,630 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,098 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ironton. The county was created 169 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about Iron County
| Population | 10,098 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| Different from | Iron County, Iron County, Irion County, Iron County |
| Area | 1430 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5043,-90.6900 |
| Named for | iron ore |
| Capital | Ironton |
| Establishment | February 17, 1857 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:30:10 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 56℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Iron County is located at 37°30'15"N 90°41'24"W (37.5042600, -90.6900300). It has 7 neighbors: Crawford County, Dent County, Madison County, Reynolds County, Saint Francois County, Washington County and Wayne County.
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Iron County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Iron County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North wind around 2 mph.
7-Day Forecast- Ironton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Iron County decreased by 5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,630 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,620 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,548 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,461 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,362 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,203 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,123 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,181 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,187 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,125 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,098 | -0.27% | estimation process |
People born in Iron County (1)
actress (1885-1970) Laura Sawyer was born in Iron County
Other places with the same name (3)
- Iron County, Utah county in southwestern Utah, United States. with a population of 56,814 people.
- Iron County, Michigan county in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. with a population of 11,066 people.
- Iron County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States. with a population of 5,698 people.
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|---|---|---|
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