Ironton, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Ironton, Ohio is 10,585 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 178th-largest city in Ohio. The median household income is $45,694, the median home value is $112,400, and the median age is 42.5.
The population has declined 8.7% since 2010 (11,115 → 10,147).
10,585
Population
2369
People / sq mi
$45,694
Median Income
$112,400
Median Home Value
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Ironton covers 4.5 sq mi of land at 2369 people per square mile.
About Ironton, OH
Housing cost is the defining feature of Ironton: the median home is valued at $112,400. With 10,585 residents, Ironton is a city in Ohio.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $45,694, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 21.6%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $112,400, with typical rent around $760.
Ironton is among the least college-educated US cities, at 15.8% — below the national 35.0%. Just 5.1% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
Ironton city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Ironton city had a population of 11,115 in 2010 and 10,147 in 2024, a -8.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,115 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.65%.
10,147
Population (2024)
11,115
Population (2010)
11,115
Peak (2010)
-0.65%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,115 |
| 2011 | 11,110 |
| 2012 | 11,063 |
| 2013 | 11,007 |
| 2014 | 10,944 |
| 2015 | 10,828 |
| 2016 | 10,774 |
| 2017 | 10,668 |
| 2018 | 10,598 |
| 2019 | 10,532 |
| 2020 | 10,553 |
| 2021 | 10,426 |
| 2022 | 10,277 |
| 2023 | 10,194 |
| 2024 | 10,147 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$45,694
Median Household Income
$24,560
Per Capita Income
21.6%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$112,400
Median Home Value
$760
Median Rent
58.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.0%
High School+
15.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
86.4%
Public Transit
5.1%
Work From Home
21.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
46.5%
Foreign Born
99.8%
Non-English at Home
7.8%
Veterans
24.9%
With Disability
93.3%
Health Insurance
88.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 37.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.2% |
| Retail Trade | 8.6% |
| Public Administration | 4.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.4% |
| Construction | 4.0% |
| Information | 4.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ironton, Ohio has a population of 10,585 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 178th-largest city in Ohio.
The median household income in Ironton, Ohio is $45,694, with 21.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Ironton, Ohio is $112,400, with median monthly rent at $760 and a homeownership rate of 58.3%.
The median age in Ironton, Ohio is 42.5 years. The population is 45.0% male and 55.0% female.
The population has declined 8.7% since 2010 (11,115 → 10,147).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.