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Ionia

Iowa · 226 residents · 0.564 sq mi
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Ionia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,585. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,200. With a median age of 47.5, 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 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
226
−18%since 2000
from 277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
401 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+22%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2092603103604111990201020202024Ionia
2024336
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,585
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,622
+82%since 2000
from $17,355 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$441
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
16.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score2%(4)
Diversity Score
2
+9%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
−5%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 94.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.4%
−58.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ionia, Iowa?

Ionia, Iowa has about 226 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ionia, Iowa?

The typical household in Ionia, Iowa earns about $61,585 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ionia, Iowa expensive?

In Ionia, Iowa, the median home is worth about $84,200, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Ionia, Iowa?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ionia, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ionia, Iowa?

About 3.4% of people in Ionia, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ionia, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ionia, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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