Ironton, Ohio
Ironton: City in Ohio, United States
About
Ironton is a city located in the county of Lawrence in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,129 and a population density of 2,495 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,418 inhabitants.
The city was created 175 years ago in 1848.
Quick Facts about Ironton
| Population : | 10,418 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Ohio (United States) |
| County : | Lawrence County |
| Postal code : | 45638 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 740 |
| Area : | 4.46 km2 |
| Altitude : | 551 feet / 168 meters |
| Capital city : | Ironton is capital of Lawrence County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1849 (175 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:37:58 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 2,336 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ironton is located at 38°32'12"N 82°40'59"W (38.5367500, -82.6829400).
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Official website of Ironton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ironton decreased by 6.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,129 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,110 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,063 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,007 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,944 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,828 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,774 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,668 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,598 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,532 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,418 | -1.09% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,005 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,012 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,660 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,964 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 11.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 5.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.5% |
| White only, percent : | 45.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 37.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 9.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 16.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 38.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,421 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 20.4% |
Ironton zip code is 45638.
County name: Lawrence, County
fips: 39087
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 20.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $94,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,001 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $384 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,032 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,369 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.55 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 34,454 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,936 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 178,771 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,526 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,559 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,110 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 618 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 325 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 216 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 274 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 299 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 83 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 477 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 518.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 23.06 |
People born in Ironton (37)
People born in Ironton, including singer-songwriter Bobby Bare, jazz drummer Butch Miles, physicist David F. Edwards, .
List
- Elza Jeffords (U.S. representative from Mississippi (1826-1885)) he was born in 23/05/1826
- J. Alfred Taylor (American politician (1878-1956)) he was born in 25/09/1878
- John K. Richards (United States federal judge (1856-1909)) he was born in 15/03/1856
- David Lively (pianist) he was born in 27/06/1953
- Gene James (American professional basketball player) he was born in 15/02/1925
- Betty Neumar (American murderer) she was born in 01/11/1931
- Chappie Geygan (American baseball player) he was born in 03/06/1903
- Charlie Hastings (American baseball player) he was born in 11/11/1870
- Emily Jordan Folger (Co-founder of the Folger Shakespeare Library) she was born in 15/05/1858
- George Richards (American officer in the Boxer Rebellion, recipient of the Marine Corps Brevet Medal) he was born in 06/02/1872
- Greg Gibson (American professional baseball umpire) he was born in 02/10/1968
- Harlan Hatcher (American academic administrator) he was born in 09/09/1898
- John David Holschuh (United States federal judge) he was born in 12/10/1926
- Kelli Sobonya (American politician) she was born in 13/07/1963
- Richard F. Gallagher (American football player, coach, and executive; basketball coach; baseball coach (1909-1995)) he was born in 28/10/1909
- Terry Enyart (American baseball player) he was born in 10/10/1950
- Terry McBrayer (American politician) he was born in 01/09/1937
- Terry Waldo (American musician) he was born in 26/11/1944
Schools in Ironton
College & universities near Ironton, OH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204839 | Ohio University-Southern Campus | Ironton (OH) | 45638 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ironton, OH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
Post offices near Ironton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ironton Post Office | Ironton (OH) | 45638 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Ironton , Missouri City in Iron County, Missouri, United States with a population of 1,386 people.
- Ironton , Wisconsin village in Sauk County, Wisconsin with a population of 690 people.
- Ironton , Minnesota city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 554 people.
Other cities in Lawrence County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lawrence County , OH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Etna | 17,487 | Township in Licking County, Ohio |
| Northwood | 5,457 | City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America |
| South Point | 3,813 | Town in Ohio, United States |
| Coal Grove | 2,048 | Village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Vernon | 1,460 | Township of Ohio |
| Burlington | 1,304 | Census-designated place in Lawrence County, Ohio |
| Miller | 1,050 | Township in Knox County, Ohio |
| Lawrence | 863 | Township in Lawrence County, Ohio |
| Aid | 833 | Township in Lawrence County, Ohio |
| Chesapeake | 696 | Village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States |
| Proctorville | 538 | Human settlement in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Athalia | 353 | Human settlement in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Hanging Rock | 214 | Ohio |
Distance to Other Cities
Ironton distances to largest Ohio cities
