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Iona

Idaho · 1,803 residents · 1.259 sq mi
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Iona is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,007. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,400. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% more than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,803
+50%since 2000
from 1,201 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,432 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 954 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.5
−6%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8561K2K3K3K1990201020202024Iona
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,007
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,904 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,271
+48%since 2000
from $14,334 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+2%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,159)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(35)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(90)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,704)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(70)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.1%(38)
Diversity Score14.8%(267)
Diversity Score
15
+97%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+119%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iona, Idaho?

Iona, Idaho has about 1,803 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Iona, Idaho?

The typical household in Iona, Idaho earns about $63,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iona, Idaho expensive?

In Iona, Idaho, the median home is worth about $143,400, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Iona, Idaho?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Iona, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iona, Idaho?

About 10.8% of people in Iona, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Iona, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Iona, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 754 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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