Ironton, Minnesota facts for kids
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Ironton
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Location of Ironton
within Crow Wing County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Crow Wing |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.14 sq mi (5.53 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 576 |
| • Density | 397.79/sq mi (153.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56455
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-31274 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395439 |
Ironton is a small city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2010, about 572 people lived there. It is part of the larger Brainerd area.
Ironton gets its name from the Cuyuna iron range. This area was important for mining iron. Ironton is right next to its "twin city" of Crosby.
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A Look Back: Ironton's History
Ironton was officially planned out in September 1910. It became an official city in June 1911. A post office was also set up in Ironton in 1910.
Where is Ironton?
Ironton covers a total area of about 2 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a smaller part is water. The main roads that go through Ironton are Minnesota State Highway 210 and County Road 30.
Ironton's Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,165 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,033 | −11.3% | |
| 1940 | 827 | −19.9% | |
| 1950 | 828 | 0.1% | |
| 1960 | 724 | −12.6% | |
| 1970 | 562 | −22.4% | |
| 1980 | 537 | −4.4% | |
| 1990 | 553 | 3.0% | |
| 2000 | 498 | −9.9% | |
| 2010 | 572 | 14.9% | |
| 2020 | 576 | 0.7% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 572 people living in Ironton. There were 261 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 135 of these were families.
Most people living in Ironton were White (95.8%). A small number were Native American or Asian. Some people were also from two or more different backgrounds. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (41%) were made up of single individuals. About 19% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone. The average household had about 2.19 people. The average family had about 3 people.
The average age of people in Ironton was 36.7 years old. About 27.8% of residents were under 18. About 17.3% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (47.7%) and females (52.3%).
See also
In Spanish: Ironton (Minnesota) para niños
