Iron River, Wisconsin

Last updated

Iron River, Wisconsin
Town
IronRiverWI Downtown.jpg
Downtown Iron River
WIMap-doton-Iron River.png
Location of Iron River, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 46°33′1″N91°23′2″W / 46.55028°N 91.38389°W / 46.55028; -91.38389
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of Wisconsin.svg  Wisconsin
County Bayfield
Area
 • Total34.9 sq mi (90.4 km2)
 • Land31.5 sq mi (81.6 km2)
 • Water3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,207 ft (368 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,123
 • Density36/sq mi (13.8/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 [2]
GNIS feature ID1583434 [1]
Website www.townofironriver.com

Iron River is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,123 at the 2010 census. [3] The census-designated place of Iron River is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Topside is also located in the town.

Contents

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. [3]

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, [2] 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. [4]

Bayfield County Fair

The Bayfield County Fair takes place annually in August and includes grandstand shows, exhibitions and carnival rides. [5]

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. [6]

Infrastructure

Transportation

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

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Willimantic, Maine</span> Town in the state of Maine, United States

Willimantic is a town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States. The population was 134 according to the 2020 census.

Beddington is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The population was 60 at the 2020 census. It is the third-smallest organized town in Maine after Frye Island and Frenchboro.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Apollo, Pennsylvania</span> Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Apollo is a borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States, 35 miles (56 km) northeast of Pittsburgh in a former coal-mining region. Apollo was settled in 1790, laid out in 1816, and incorporated as a borough in 1848. The population was 1,615 at the 2020 United States Census

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Barnes, Wisconsin</span> Town in Wisconsin, United States

Barnes is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 769 at the 2010 census. The town was named for an early settler named George Sardis Barnes who opened the first hotel, saloon, and store north of the Eau Claire lakes in the late 1880s.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bayview, Wisconsin</span> Town in Wisconsin, United States

Bayview is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 487 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated community of Sioux is located in the town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cable, Wisconsin</span> Town in Wisconsin, United States

Cable is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 825 at the 2010 U.S. census. The census-designated place of Cable and the unincorporated communities of Leonards and Radspur are located in the town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Delta, Wisconsin</span> Town in Wisconsin, United States

Delta is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 273 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated communities of Delta and Pike River are located in the town. The unincorporated community of Sutherland is located partially in the town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drummond, Wisconsin</span> Town in Wisconsin, United States

Drummond is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 169 at the 2020 census, down from 463 at the 2010 census. The census-designated place of Drummond is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Lake Owen is also located in the town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Grandview, Wisconsin</span> Town in Wisconsin, United States

Grandview is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 468 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated community of Grand View is located in the town of Grandview.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hughes, Wisconsin</span> Town in Wisconsin, United States

Hughes is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 383 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated communities of Muskeg and Wills are located in the town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Orienta, Wisconsin</span> Town in Wisconsin, United States

Orienta is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 122 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pilsen, Wisconsin</span> Town in Wisconsin, United States

Pilsen is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 210 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated community of Moquah is located in the town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Port Wing (town), Wisconsin</span> Town in Wisconsin, United States

Port Wing is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 368 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated community of Port Wing is located in the town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Russell, Bayfield County, Wisconsin</span> Town in Wisconsin, United States

Russell is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,279 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated communities of Red Cliff and Sand Bay are located in Russell. Red Cliff is the administrative center of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. York Island and Raspberry Island are part of the town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tripp, Wisconsin</span> Town in Wisconsin, United States

Tripp is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 231 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maple, Wisconsin</span> Town in Wisconsin, United States

Maple is a town in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 649 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Blueberry and Maple are located in the town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bayfield (town), Wisconsin</span> Town in Wisconsin, United States

Bayfield is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 680 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated communities of Pureair and Salmo are located in the town, as are Eagle Island and Sand Island of the Apostle Islands.

Mason is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 315 at the 2010 census. The Village of Mason is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Sutherland is located partially in the town.

Washburn is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 530 at the 2010 census. The City of Washburn is located just east of and adjacent to the town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bayfield, Wisconsin</span> City in Wisconsin, United States

Bayfield is a city in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 584 at the 2020 census. This makes it the city with the smallest population in Wisconsin. In fact, for a new city to be incorporated today, state regulations require a population of at least 1,000 residents, so it would have to be incorporated as a village instead.

References

  1. 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 5, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. 1 2 "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.
  4. ↑ "2011 Iron River Lions Blueberry Festival". Bayfield County. Archived from the original on April 14, 2013. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Bayfield County Fair". Bayfield County. Archived from the original on August 19, 2012. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
  6. ↑ "School District of Maple". School District of Maple. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

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

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.