Iron River, Michigan
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Iron River is a city in Iron County
in the U.S. state
of Michigan
. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 1,929. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 population estimate for this city was 3,122.
The city is situated at the southeast corner of Iron River Township
, but is administratively autonomous.
On July 1, 2000, the city of Stambaugh
and the village of Mineral Hills
were both merged into the City of Iron River.
, the city has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²), of which, 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.57%) is water.
The area is noted for its vast forest land, scenic lakes, and winter sports.
of 2000, there are 1,929 people, 876 households, and 487 families residing in the city. The population density
is 555.7 per square mile (214.6/km²). There are 988 housing units at an average density of 284.6 per square mile (109.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 95.33% White, 0.16% African American, 1.92% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.05% from other races
, and 2.33% from two or more races. 0.78% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. 15.4% were of German
, 13.4% Swedish, 13.2% Italian
, 9.9% Polish, 7.8% English
, 7.6% Finnish, 5.9% French
and 5.1% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000. 98.3% spoke English
as their first language.
There are 876 households out of which 23.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% are married couples
living together, 11.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% are non-families. 40.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 23.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.09 and the average family size is 2.80.
In the city the population is spread out with 21.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 30.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 47 years. For every 100 females there are 81.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $23,438, and the median income for a family is $33,942. Males have a median income of $28,083 versus $20,714 for females. The per capita income
for the city is $15,728. 11.9% of the population and 6.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.5% of those under the age of 18 and 10.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Iron County, Michigan
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 13,138 people, 5,748 households, and 3,615 families residing in the county. The population density was 11 people per square mile . There were 8,772 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 1,929. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 population estimate for this city was 3,122.
The city is situated at the southeast corner of Iron River Township
Iron River Township, Michigan
Iron River Township is a civil township of Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,585 at the 2000 census.- Communities :* The City of Iron River is situated at the southeast corner of the township, but is administratively autonomous....
, but is administratively autonomous.
On July 1, 2000, the city of Stambaugh
Stambaugh, Michigan
Stambaugh was a city in Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. In the 2000 census, the city population was 1,243.Effective July 1, 2000, the city of Stambaugh and the village of Mineral Hills were both merged into the city of Iron River...
and the village of Mineral Hills
Mineral Hills, Michigan
Mineral Hills was a village in Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. In the 2000 census, the village population was 214.Effective July 1, 2000, the village of Mineral Hills and the city of Stambaugh were both merged into the city of Iron River....
were both merged into the City of Iron River.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²), of which, 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.57%) is water.
The area is noted for its vast forest land, scenic lakes, and winter sports.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there are 1,929 people, 876 households, and 487 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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is 555.7 per square mile (214.6/km²). There are 988 housing units at an average density of 284.6 per square mile (109.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 95.33% White, 0.16% African American, 1.92% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.05% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.33% from two or more races. 0.78% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. 15.4% were of German
Germans
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, 13.4% Swedish, 13.2% Italian
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
, 9.9% Polish, 7.8% English
English people
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, 7.6% Finnish, 5.9% French
French people
The French are a nation that share a common French culture and speak the French language as a mother tongue. Historically, the French population are descended from peoples of Celtic, Latin and Germanic origin, and are today a mixture of several ethnic groups...
and 5.1% 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 according to Census 2000. 98.3% 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 are 876 households out of which 23.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% are married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% are non-families. 40.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 23.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.09 and the average family size is 2.80.
In the city the population is spread out with 21.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 30.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 47 years. For every 100 females there are 81.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $23,438, and the median income for a family is $33,942. Males have a median income of $28,083 versus $20,714 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city is $15,728. 11.9% of the population and 6.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.5% of those under the age of 18 and 10.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Highways
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US 2 U.S. Route 2 U.S. Route 2 is an east–west U.S. Highway spanning across the northern continental United States. US 2 consists of two segments connected by various roadways in southern Canada... courses west to Ironwood Ironwood, Michigan Ironwood is a city in Gogebic County in the U.S. state of Michigan, about south of Lake Superior. The population was 6,293 at the 2000 census. The city is on US 2 and is situated opposite the Montreal River from Hurley, Wisconsin. It is the westernmost city in Michigan, situated on the same line... and southeast to Crystal Falls Crystal Falls, Michigan -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,791 people, 795 households, and 470 families residing in the city. The population density was 530.6 per square mile . There were 913 housing units at an average density of 270.5 per square mile... and Iron Mountain Iron Mountain, Michigan Iron Mountain is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 8,154. It is the county seat of Dickinson County, in the state's Upper Peninsula.... . |
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M-73 M-73 (Michigan highway) M-73 is a north–south state trunkline highway in the Upper Peninsula of the US state of Michigan. It connects with US Highway 2 and Highway 55 at the state line near Iron River. Running through forest, the highway was first designated along with the rest of the state highway system in... travels southwest to 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... . |
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M-189 M-189 (Michigan highway) M-189 is a north–south state trunkline highway in the Upper Peninsula of the US state of Michigan. It serves as the continuation of Highway 139 from Wisconsin into Michigan, connecting to US Highway 2 in Iron River... runs near Caspian Caspian, Michigan Caspian is a city in Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 997 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.-Demographics:... before continuing on to Wisconsin. |