Ironton, Missouri facts for kids
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Ironton, Missouri
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The Ironton Courthouse
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| Nickname(s):
Queen City of the Francois Mountains
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Location of Ironton, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Iron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.39 sq mi (3.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.34 sq mi (3.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,475 |
| • Density | 1,098.29/sq mi (424.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63650
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-35468 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395440 |
Ironton is a city in Missouri, United States. It is the main town, also called the county seat, of Iron County, Missouri. In 2020, about 1,475 people lived there.
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History of Ironton
Ironton became the county seat in 1857. This happened soon after Iron County was formed. The city and county both got their names from the large amounts of iron ore found nearby. A post office has been open in Ironton since 1858.
In August 1861, a famous general named Ulysses S. Grant visited the area. He led a group of four army regiments. He wrote to his wife, saying the area was "one of the most delightful places I have ever been in."
Geography of Ironton
Ironton is located in Missouri. The city covers a total area of about 1.39 square miles (3.60 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.34 square miles (3.48 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.12 square kilometers), is water.
People of Ironton (Demographics)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 386 | — | |
| 1870 | 573 | 48.4% | |
| 1880 | 759 | 32.5% | |
| 1890 | 965 | 27.1% | |
| 1900 | 797 | −17.4% | |
| 1910 | 721 | −9.5% | |
| 1920 | 832 | 15.4% | |
| 1930 | 974 | 17.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,083 | 11.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,148 | 6.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,310 | 14.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,452 | 10.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,743 | 20.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,539 | −11.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,471 | −4.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,460 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,475 | 1.0% | |
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Ironton's Population in 2010
In 2010, about 1,460 people lived in Ironton. There were 639 households, which are groups of people living together. About 375 of these were families.
Most people in Ironton were White (96.16%). A smaller number were Black or African American (1.71%). Some people were also Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 1.51% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (41.2%) were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband (13.9%) or a male head without a wife (3.6%). About 37.4% of households were single individuals. Also, 16.1% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age in Ironton was 41.9 years old. About 20.1% of residents were under 18. About 20.2% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (52.8%) than males (47.2%).
Education in Ironton
Students in Ironton go to schools in the Arcadia Valley School District. Arcadia Valley High School is a smaller school located in a rural area. Ironton also has a public library. It is a part of the Ozark Regional Library system.
Famous People from Ironton
- Chris Carr: A former NBA basketball player.
- Andrew S. Cuthbertson: An Illinois state senator and lawyer.
- John Wesley Emerson: An American lawyer and businessperson.
- Jeff Tesreau: A Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1912 to 1917.
See also
In Spanish: Ironton (Misuri) para niños
