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Iona

Florida · 16,908 residents · 6.626 sq mi
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Iona has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,197. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $228,600. With a median age of 67.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 67.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,908
+44%since 2000
from 11,756 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,552 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 1,774 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
67.6
+14%since 2000
from 59.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,197
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,091 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,745
+41%since 2000
from $33,937 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,437
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $645 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+55%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(11,128)
Black0.4%(43)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(463)
Asian0.5%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(1,355)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(15,058)
Black0.9%(160)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(1,078)
Asian1.1%(182)
Other0.9%(157)
Diversity Score22%(3,722)
Diversity Score
22
+91%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 42.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iona, Florida?

Iona, Florida has about 16,908 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Iona, Florida?

The typical household in Iona, Florida earns about $55,197 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iona, Florida expensive?

In Iona, Florida, the median home is worth about $228,600, and the typical rent is about $1,437 a month.

How educated are people in Iona, Florida?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Iona, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iona, Florida?

About 8.6% of people in Iona, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Iona, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Iona, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,397 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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