Iron County, Wisconsin

Iron County
Iron County
U.S. county
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Country	United States ;
State	Wisconsin
Founded	1893
Seat	Hurley
Largest city	Hurley
Area
• Total	919 sq mi (2,380 km2)
• Land	758 sq mi (1,960 km2)
• Water	161 sq mi (420 km2)
Population (2020)
• Total	5,687
• Density	7.5/sq mi (2.9/km2)
Website	[[1] www.co.iron.wi.gov/%20Iron%20County]]

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Iron County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,687. Its county seat is Hurley. The county was founded in 1893 and is named for the valuable iron ore found within its borders.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 919 square miles (2,380 km²), of which 758 square miles (1,960 km²) is land and 161 square miles (420 km²) (17.5%) is water. The county is known for its numerous lakes and rivers, including the Gile Flowage and the Montreal River.

Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]

Major highways[edit | edit source]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 5,687 people, 2,758 households, and 1,567 families residing in the county. The population density was 7.5 people per square mile (2.9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.

Communities[edit | edit source]

City[edit | edit source]

Hurley

Towns[edit | edit source]

Census-designated places[edit | edit source]

Mercer

Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]

Economy[edit | edit source]

Iron County's economy has historically been based on mining, particularly iron ore mining. Today, the economy is more diversified, with significant contributions from tourism, forestry, and agriculture.

Education[edit | edit source]

The county is served by several school districts, including the Hurley School District and the Mercer School District. Higher education opportunities are available at nearby institutions such as Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, Michigan.

Attractions[edit | edit source]

Iron County is known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. Popular attractions include:

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

Iron County official website

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