Ironwood, Michigan
Ironwood: city in Michigan, United States
About
Ironwood is a city located in the county of Gogebic in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,387 and a population density of 324 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,814 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ironwood
| Population | 4,814 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Gogebic County |
| Postal code | 49938 |
| Phone Area Codes | 906 |
| Area | 16.63 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.4547,-90.1710 |
| Altitude | 1,506 feet / 459 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Menominee |
| Local time | 01:04:42 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 289 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Ironwood is located at 46°27'17"N 90°10'16"W (46.4546700, -90.1710100).
Ironwood map
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Weather
Rain showers likely between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind around 15 mph, with gust...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Ironwood decreased by 11.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,387 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,309 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,236 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,182 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,121 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,039 | -1.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,989 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,975 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,946 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,870 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,814 | -1.16% | estimation process |
People born in Ironwood (12)
People born in Ironwood, including Former U.S. Representative from North Carolina Renee Ellmers, Politician, lawyer, baseball pitcher Raymond Joseph Cannon, politician Don Koivisto, .
More notable people
- Jack Gotta (Player of American and Canadian football (1929-2013)) he was born in 14/11/1929
- John Regeczi (American football player) he was born in 19/07/1912
- Romanus Nadolney (American football player (1899-1963)) he was born in 23/05/1899
- William C. Gribble, Jr. (United States general) he was born in 24/05/1917
- Leonard Brumm (Ice hockey player and coach) he was born in 01/01/1926
- George Nelmark (American basketball player) he was born in 09/05/1917
- Mertz Mortorelli (American football coach) he was born in 03/03/1921
- Ed Simonich (American football player and coach) he was born in 01/01/1916
- Kenneth John Englund he was born in 10/10/1925
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ironwood, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169992 | Gogebic Community College | Ironwood (MI) | 49938 |
Closest post offices linked to Ironwood.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ironwood Post Office | Ironwood (MI) | 49938 |
Other cities in Gogebic County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gogebic County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 9,139 | City in Wayne County, in the U. |
| Yale | 1,861 | City in St. |
| Watersmeet | 1,353 | Township in Gogebic County, Michigan |
| Bessemer | 1,075 | Township in Gogebic County, Michigan |
| Marenisco | 525 | Township in Gogebic County, Michigan |
| Wellington | 298 | Human settlement in Gogebic County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Wakefield | 291 | City in Gogebic County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Ironwood distances to largest Michigan cities