Northwoods Reporter

Of the 637 people living in Iron River in 2019, 56.2 percent (358) were women and 43.8 percent (279) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Northwoods Reporter.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by a ratio of 172-to-156. In the 65 and over age range, there were 123 females and 87 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	156	24.5
Females 18 and over	172	27
Males 65 and over	87	13.7
Females 65 and over	123	19.3

Source: US Census Bureau