Iron County, Michigan Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Iron County, Michigan
Iron County, Michigan Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
11,667
Median Age
53.1
Male Median
52.4
Female Median
54.2
Iron County, Michigan Population Growth

Iron County, Michigan Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -3.2%%.
-3.2%% Growth
Iron County, Michigan Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Iron County, Michigan Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.1 | 11,667 |
| 2023 | 53.2 | 11,650 |
| 2022 | 53.4 | 11,585 |
| 2021 | 53.2 | 11,580 |
| 2020 | 53.6 | 11,099 |
| 2019 | 54.3 | 11,152 |
| 2018 | 54.1 | 11,212 |
| 2017 | 53.8 | 11,291 |
| 2016 | 53.5 | 11,393 |
| 2015 | 53.3 | 11,507 |
| 2014 | 52.9 | 11,615 |
| 2013 | 52.1 | 11,723 |
| 2012 | 51.6 | 11,837 |
| 2011 | 51.0 | 11,965 |
| 2010 | 50.7 | 12,057 |
Iron County, Michigan Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.1% |
| 5–17 | 13.4% |
| 18–24 | 5.3% |
| 25–34 | 8.5% |
| 35–54 | 20.4% |
| 55–64 | 16.9% |
| 65+ | 31.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Iron County, Michigan
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 95.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 34.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 61.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Iron County, Michigan
The median age in Iron County, Michigan is 53.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Iron County, Michigan is 11,667.
In Iron County, Michigan, seniors (ages 65+) make up 31.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Iron County, Michigan is aging.