Ironwood Area Schools, Michigan

Ironwood Area Schools is a unified school district in Gogebic County, Michigan, for grades K–12. About 7,677 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 229 sq mi (593 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
7,677 ± 245
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Gogebic County
Land area
229 sq mi (593 km²)
Median household income
$47,073 ± $6,675
Median home value
$106,100 ± $8,838
Water area
334 sq mi (864 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2619470
Coordinates (central point)
46.646834, -90.114841

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Ironwood Area Schools, largest first

  1. Ironwood (city)4,997 people
  2. Ironwood Charter Township2,331 people
  3. Erwin Township349 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Bessemer Area School District20 mi southeast
  2. Hurley School District, Wisconsin22 mi southwest
  3. Wakefield-Marenisco School District23 mi southeast
  4. Ontonagon Area Schools32 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Ironwood Area Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Ironwood Area Schools before you rely on it.

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