Iron County, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Iron County is a county
located in the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. As of 2000, the population was 6,861. Its county seat
is Hurley
.
, the county has a total area of 919 square miles (2,380.2 km²), of which 757 square miles (1,960.6 km²) is land and 162 square miles (419.6 km²) (17.62%) is water.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 6,861 people, 3,083 households, and 1,960 families residing in the county. The population density
was 9 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 5,706 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.28% White
, 0.09% Black
or African American
, 0.60% Native American
, 0.13% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 0.06% from other races
, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 20.9% were of German, 18.6% Italian
, 15.2% Finnish, 9.3% Polish and 6.4% Irish
ancestry. 97.1% spoke English
as their first language.
There were 3,083 households out of which 22.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.00% were married couples
living together, 7.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.40% were non-families. 32.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.74.
In the county, the population was spread out with 19.40% under the age of 18, 5.90% from 18 to 24, 24.70% from 25 to 44, 26.80% from 45 to 64, and 23.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.80 males.
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County (United States)
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located in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. As of 2000, the population was 6,861. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Hurley
Hurley, Wisconsin
Hurley is a city in and the county seat of Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,818 at the 2000 census. It is directly across the Montreal River from Ironwood, Michigan.-History:...
.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 919 square miles (2,380.2 km²), of which 757 square miles (1,960.6 km²) is land and 162 square miles (419.6 km²) (17.62%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Vilas CountyVilas County, WisconsinVilas County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 21,033. Its county seat is Eagle River.-Settlement:Vilas County was set off from Oneida County on April 12, 1893 and named for William Freeman Vilas...
- east, southeast - Price CountyPrice County, WisconsinPrice County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 15,822. Its county seat is Phillips.-Geography:According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and is water...
- southwest - Ashland County - west
- Gogebic County, MichiganGogebic County, Michigan-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 17,370 people, 7,425 households, and 4,581 families residing in the county. The population density was 16 people per square mile . There were 10,839 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
- northeast
Major highways
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 Highway 122 (Wisconsin)Highway 122 (Wisconsin) State Trunk Highway 122 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It runs north–south from Highway 77 in Upson to the Michigan border near Saxon; the route is located entirely within Iron County...  Highway 169 (Wisconsin)Highway 169 (Wisconsin) State Trunk Highway 169 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It runs in north–south in northwest Wisconsin from Mellen to near Gurney. It helps accommodate traffic to the scenic Copper Falls State Park just northeast of its termination in Mellen....  Highway 182 (Wisconsin)Highway 182 (Wisconsin) State Trunk Highway 182 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It runs east–west in northwest Wisconsin from Park Falls to Manitowish.... |
U.S. Highway 2
U.S. Highway 51
Demographics
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 6,861 people, 3,083 households, and 1,960 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 9 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 5,706 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.28% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.09% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.60% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.13% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.06% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 20.9% were of German, 18.6% Italian
Italian people
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, 15.2% Finnish, 9.3% Polish and 6.4% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
ancestry. 97.1% spoke English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
as their first language.
There were 3,083 households out of which 22.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.00% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.40% were non-families. 32.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.74.
In the county, the population was spread out with 19.40% under the age of 18, 5.90% from 18 to 24, 24.70% from 25 to 44, 26.80% from 45 to 64, and 23.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.80 males.
Municipalities
Cities
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Montreal, Wisconsin Montreal is a city in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 838 at the 2000 census. The neighborhood of Gile is part of the city; however, it still has its own post office and ZIP code: 54525.-History:... |
Towns
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Mercer, Wisconsin Mercer is a town in southern Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,732 at the 2000 census. The census-designated place of Mercer and the unincorporated communities of Carter and Manitowish are located within the town.... Oma, Wisconsin Oma is a town in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 355 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Pine Lake and Van Buskirk are located in the town.-Geography:... Pence, Wisconsin Pence is a town in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 198 at the 2000 census. The census-designated place of Pence is located in the town... Saxon, Wisconsin Saxon is a town in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 350 at the 2000 census. The census-designated place of Saxon is located in the town.-Culture:Each August, Saxon hosts the Iron County fair.... Sherman, Iron County, Wisconsin Sherman is a town in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 336 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Powell and Springstead are located in the town... |
Unincorporated communities
- CarterCarter, Iron County, WisconsinCarter is an unincorporated community located in the town of Mercer, Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. Carter is south of Hurley....
- CedarCedar, WisconsinCedar is an unincorporated community located in the town of Gurney, Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. Cedar is located on U.S. Route 2 west-northwest of Saxon....
- GermaniaGermania, Iron County, WisconsinGermania is an unincorporated community located in the town of Pence, Iron County, Wisconsin, United States....
- GurneyGurney (community), WisconsinGurney is an unincorporated community located in the town of Gurney, Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. Gurney is located on Wisconsin Highway 169 east of Hurley....
- HoytHoyt, WisconsinHoyt is an unincorporated community located in the town of Knight, Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. Hoyt is west-southwest of Montreal....
- Iron BeltIron Belt, WisconsinIron Belt is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. Iron Belt is located on Wisconsin Highway 77 southwest of Montreal, in the town of Knight. Iron Belt has a post office with ZIP code 54536. As of the 2010 census, its population was 173....
- KimballKimball, WisconsinKimball is a town in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 540 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Kimball and Orva are located in the town.-Geography:...
- ManitowishManitowish, WisconsinManitowish is an unincorporated community located within the Town of Mercer, Iron County Wisconsin. The main features of Manitowish are the Manitowish River and the junctions of U.S. Route 51, Wisconsin Highway 47 and Wisconsin Highway 182.-Notes:...
- Mercer
- Pence
- Pine LakePine Lake, Iron County, WisconsinPine Lake is an unincorporated community located in the town of Oma, Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. Pine Lake is located on the western shore of Pine Lake south of Hurley....
- OrvaOrva, WisconsinOrva is an unincorporated community located in the town of Kimball, Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. Orva is west of Hurley....
- PowellPowell, WisconsinPowell is an unincorporated community located in the town of Sherman, Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. Powell is located near Wisconsin Highway 27 south-southeast of Hurley....
- RouseRouse, WisconsinRouse is an unincorporated community located in the town of Anderson, Iron County, Wisconsin, United States....
- Saxon
- SpringsteadSpringstead, WisconsinSpringstead is an unincorporated community located, in the town of Sherman, in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. Springstead is located on Wisconsin Highway 182 east-northeast of Park Falls....
- Tyler ForksTyler Forks, WisconsinTyler Forks is an unincorporated community located in the town of Anderson, Iron County, Wisconsin, United States....
- UpsonUpson, WisconsinUpson is an unincorporated community located in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. Upson is located at the junction of Wisconsin Highway 77 and Wisconsin Highway 122 southwest of Hurley, in the town of Anderson. Upson had a post office, which closed on March 16, 1985....
- Van BuskirkVan Buskirk, WisconsinVan Buskirk is an unincorporated community located in the town of Oma, Iron County, Wisconsin, United States....
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Iron County, Wisconsin