Ironton, Missouri
Ironton: City in Iron County, Missouri, United States
About
Ironton is a city located in the county of Iron in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,460 and a population density of 406 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,386 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ironton
| Population : | 1,386 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Iron County |
| Postal code : | 63650 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 573 |
| Area : | 3.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 906 feet / 276 meters |
| Capital city : | Ironton is capital of Iron County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 17:28:38 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 385 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.34% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ironton is located at 37°35'50"N 90°37'38"W (37.5972700, -90.6273400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ironton decreased by 5.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,460 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,468 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,456 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,443 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,426 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,403 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,391 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,401 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,398 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,389 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,386 | -0.22% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 22,899 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 22,103 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 23,330 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 22,151 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.3% |
| White only, percent : | 75.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 16.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,106 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.9% |
Ironton zip code is 63650.
County name: Iron, County
fips: 29093
Ironton, Wilsonville
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $197,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,475 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $519 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,099 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,245 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.46 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 25,569 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 228,807 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,158 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $67,342 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,773 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,596 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 872 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 600 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 303 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,232 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 173 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,340 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,832.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.78 |
Schools in Ironton
College & universities near Ironton, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178217 | Mineral Area College | Park Hills (MO) | 63601-1000 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ironton, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBF | Poplar Bluff | 400 South Main St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| WAH | Washington | 301 West Front St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Ironton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ironton Post Office | Ironton (MO) | 63650 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Ironton , Ohio city in Ohio, United States with a population of 10,418 people.
- Ironton , Wisconsin village in Sauk County, Wisconsin with a population of 690 people.
- Ironton , Minnesota city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 554 people.
Other cities in Iron County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Iron County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Knob | 711 | City in Iron County, Missouri, United States |
| Viburnum | 648 | City in Iron County, Missouri, United States |
| Arcadia | 552 | City in Missouri |
| Annapolis | 336 | City in Missouri |
| Des Arc | 162 | Human settlement in Iron County, Missouri, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Ironton distances to largest Missouri cities
