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Iron County, WI: growth, migration and housing
Iron County has 6,127 residents, down 0.3% since 2020 (-1.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 180 households moved in and 154 moved out (+26 net), bringing in a net $5.3M of income. Median household income is $60,625, the median home $165,900 and median rent $662 a month.
In Wisconsin: 59th of 72 counties for 5-year population growth · 5th of 72 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 68th of 72 counties for median household income · 67th of 72 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Iron County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Gogebic County, MI | 47 | $1.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Iron County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Gogebic County, MI | 38 | $1.4M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.