Census ACS · #828 μSA
Iron Mountain Metro Area
The Iron Mountain, Mi-Wi Micropolitan Statistical Area has 30,557 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $61,960 and the median home value is $141,900.
30,557
Population
24
People / sq mi
$61,960
Median Income
$141,900
Median Home Value
The Iron Mountain CBSA covers 1,249 sq mi of land at 24.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
Economy & Income
$61,960
Median Household Income
$36,432
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$141,900
Median Home Value
$752
Median Rent
83.0%
Homeownership
Education
95.1%
High School+
24.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
8.2%
Work From Home
17.9 min
Avg Commute
30.1%
Foreign Born
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Iron Mountain, Mi-Wi Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 30,557 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #828 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Iron Mountain metro area is $61,960, with a per capita income of $36,432.
The Iron Mountain, Mi-Wi CBSA spans 2 states: Michigan, Wisconsin.
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Data for the Iron Mountain, Mi-Wi CBSA (27020) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Iron Mountain: 83.0% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Iron Mountain is a metro area in MI, WI with a population of 30,557.
The typical household here earns about $61,960, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.9%, is on the lower side for US metro areas and below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $141,900, with typical rent around $752.
24.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Iron Mountain, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.