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Ironton, OH


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Ironton, Ohio

Ironton, Ohio, in Lawrence county, is 15 miles NW of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 100 miles S of Columbus, Ohio. The city is conveniently located inside the Huntington - Ashland metropolitan area. There are an estimated 11,211 people in Ironton.

The People and Families of Ironton

In Ironton, about 49% of adults are married. In Ironton, lots of people live on their own.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Ironton has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ironton had a median family income of $35,014.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,400) in Ironton. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Ironton Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Ironton is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Ironton is known in Ohio for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Ironton, 93% of commuters drive to work. Ironton is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Ironton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyIronton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Ironton Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 10%Ironton Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Ironton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Ironton, OH

Comparing Ironton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population109
Racial Diversity37
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults25
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built24

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