Iron River, Wisconsin

Not to be confused with Iron River, Michigan.

Iron River, Wisconsin
Town
Downtown Iron River
Location of Iron River, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 46°33′1″N91°23′2″W / 46.55028°N 91.38389°W / 46.55028; -91.38389
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Bayfield
Area
• Total	34.9 sq mi (90.4 km2)
• Land	31.5 sq mi (81.6 km2)
• Water	3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,207 ft (368 m)
Population  (2020) [2]
• Total	1,240
• Density	36/sq mi (14/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	54847
Area code(s)	715 and 534
FIPS code	55-37200 [3]
GNIS feature ID	1583434 [1]
Website	www.townofironriver.com

Iron River is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,240 at the 2020 census, up from 1,123 at the 2010 census. ^[4] The census-designated place of Iron River is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Topside is also located in the town.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.9 square miles (90.4 km²), of which 31.5 square miles (81.6 km²) is land and 3.4 square miles (8.8 km²), or 9.73%, is water. ^[4]

Iron River is located 27 miles (43 km) west of the city of Ashland and 37 miles (60 km) east of the city of Superior.

Demographics

At the 2000 census, ^[3] there were 1,059 people, 485 households and 311 families residing in the town. The population density was 33.7 per square mile (13.0/km²). There were 973 housing units at an average density of 31.0 per square mile (12.0/km²). The racial make-up was 96.79% White, 1.32% Native American, 0.57% Asian, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population.

There were 485 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.68.

19.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median household income was $28,796 and the median family income was $36,597. Males had a median income of $30,060 and females $18,125. The per capita income was $16,449. About 10.2% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

Blueberry Festival

The Iron River Lion's Club sponsors the annual Blueberry Festival at Moon Lake Park in July. The festival includes rides, crafts, food and games. ^[5]

Bayfield County Fair

The Bayfield County Fair takes place annually in August and includes grandstand shows, exhibitions and carnival rides. ^[6]

Education

Iron River Public Schools belong to the Maple School District. There are two elementary schools, a middle school and a high school in the district. Students attend Northwestern High School. ^[7]

Infrastructure

Transportation

U.S. Highway 2 serves as a main route in the community. Other routes include County Highways A and H.

References

1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 5, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
2. "Census Bureau profile: Iron River town, Bayfield County, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Iron River town, Bayfield County, Wisconsin". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
5. "2011 Iron River Lions Blueberry Festival". Bayfield County. Archived from the original on April 14, 2013. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
6. "Bayfield County Fair". Bayfield County. Archived from the original on August 19, 2012. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
7. "School District of Maple". School District of Maple. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

External links

• Town of Iron River official website
• Iron River Area Chamber of Commerce
• Iron River Lions Club
• Iron River Pike Chain of Lakes Association, Inc
• Sanborn fire insurance maps: 1893 1898 1904 1917

46°33′52″N91°24′30″W / 46.56444°N 91.40833°W / 46.56444; -91.40833