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Ironton, MN
City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
Population
621
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
429
ZIP codes
0
Ironton and its ZIP codes
Ironton at a glance
- Ironton is about 6 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,813, 29% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,000 (56% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,014 a month.
Local data for Ironton, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ironton, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,813
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$144,000
Median rent
$1,014/mo
Homeownership
57.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (226), Norwegian Americans (179), Swedish Americans (109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crow Wing County. PPP loans are for Ironton.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,346
31,145 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$600M
FY 2026, $9,081 per person
How people get to work
Ironton, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled17.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ironton, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
707
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 0°F
24.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ironton, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Ironton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TrommaldCity | 1.9 mi | 3.7 |
| CrosbyCity | 2.1 mi | 3 |
| RivertonCity | 2.9 mi | 0.8 |
| CuyunaCity | 4 mi | 3.2 |
| DeerwoodCity | 4.6 mi | 1.5 |
| MerrifieldCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.5 |
| BrainerdCity | 13 mi | 12.1 |
| CrosslakeCity | 14 mi | 25.8 |
| Breezy PointCity | 14 mi | 11.7 |
| AitkinCity | 14 mi | 3 |
| NisswaCity | 14 mi | 10.8 |
| GarrisonCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Pequot LakesCity | 16 mi | 16.4 |
| BaxterCity | 16 mi | 18.9 |
| Lake ShoreCity | 17 mi | 12.7 |
| East Gull LakeCity | 18 mi | 7.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ironton, MN in?
- Ironton is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Ironton, MN?
- About 621 people live in Ironton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ironton?
- Nearby places include Trommald (1.9 mi), Crosby (2.1 mi), Riverton (2.9 mi), Cuyuna (4 mi), Deerwood (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023