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Ironton, OH
City in Lawrence County, Ohio.
Population
10,768
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,409
ZIP codes
0
Ironton and its ZIP codes
Ironton at a glance
- Ironton is about 8.3 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 176th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $47,648, 33% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,700 (50% below Ohio) and median rent is $782 a month.
Local data for Ironton, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ironton, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,648
Poverty rate
23.7%
Median home value
$106,700
Median rent
$782/mo
Homeownership
59.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.8%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,779), German Americans (1,284), Scottish Americans (243).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Ironton.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,844
13,984 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,447
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$408M
FY 2026, $7,003 per person
How people get to work
Ironton, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ironton, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
554
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
255
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ironton, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
22.8%
U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Ironton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Russell, KYCity | 1.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Bellefonte, KYCity | 2.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Coal GroveVillage | 2.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Flatwoods, KYCity | 3.2 mi | 3.6 |
| Raceland, KYCity | 3.4 mi | 2.5 |
| Westwood, KYCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Hanging RockVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Worthington, KYCity | 3.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Ashland, KYCity | 4.6 mi | 10.7 |
| Ironville, KYCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Wurtland, KYCity | 6.2 mi | 1.8 |
| South PointVillage | 8.5 mi | 2.9 |
| Catlettsburg, KYCity | 8.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Greenup, KYCity | 9.2 mi | 2.1 |
| Kenova, WVCity | 9.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Cannonsburg, KYCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ironton, OH in?
- Ironton is in Lawrence County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Ironton, OH?
- About 10,768 people live in Ironton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ironton?
- Nearby places include Russell, KY (1.4 mi), Bellefonte, KY (2.8 mi), Coal Grove (2.8 mi), Flatwoods, KY (3.2 mi), Raceland, KY (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023