Iron Junction, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Iron Junction, Minnesota
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Location of the city of Iron Junction
within Saint Louis County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Saint Louis |
| Incorporated | 1893 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.812 sq mi (2.102 km2) |
| • Land | 0.812 sq mi (2.102 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,385 ft (422 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 110 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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107 |
| • Density | 135.47/sq mi (52.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
55751
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-31238 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0661552 |
| Sales tax | 7.375% |
Iron Junction is a small city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 110 people, according to the 2020 census.
Even though its official name is Iron Junction, many people who live there just call it "Iron." You'll even see road signs in the area that simply say "Iron."
This city is located inside Clinton Township, but it's a separate town with its own local government.
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Getting Around Iron Junction
The main roads that help people get around Iron Junction are Saint Louis County Highway 7 and Iron Junction Road. Another important road, State Highway 37 (MN 37), is also very close by.
Where is Iron Junction?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Iron Junction covers a total area of about 2.1 square kilometers (0.812 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Iron Junction has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 118 | — | |
| 1910 | 76 | −35.6% | |
| 1920 | 92 | 21.1% | |
| 1930 | 128 | 39.1% | |
| 1940 | 107 | −16.4% | |
| 1950 | 128 | 19.6% | |
| 1960 | 187 | 46.1% | |
| 1970 | 150 | −19.8% | |
| 1980 | 134 | −10.7% | |
| 1990 | 133 | −0.7% | |
| 2000 | 93 | −30.1% | |
| 2010 | 86 | −7.5% | |
| 2020 | 110 | 27.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 107 | 24.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 86 people living in Iron Junction. These people lived in 45 different homes, and 24 of those homes were families.
Most of the people living there were White (96.5%). A small number were from other backgrounds or had mixed heritage. About 2.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Iron Junction in 2010 was about 53.5 years old.
- About 12.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- Around 4.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 16.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, 45.4%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 20.9% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in the city than females in 2010, with 54.7% being male and 45.3% being female.
See also
In Spanish: Iron Junction (Minnesota) para niños
