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Iola

Illinois · 141 residents · 0.964 sq mi
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Iola has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,375. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,500. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141
−18%since 2000
from 171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
146 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
+8%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
45841241642031990201020202024Iola
202490
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,375
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,830
+33%since 2000
from $9,631 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade28.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−46.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−24%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(7)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.9%
−49.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.4%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iola, Illinois?

Iola, Illinois has about 141 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Iola, Illinois?

The typical household in Iola, Illinois earns about $40,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iola, Illinois expensive?

In Iola, Illinois, the median home is worth about $37,500.

How educated are people in Iola, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Iola, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iola, Illinois?

About 29.9% of people in Iola, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Iola, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Iola, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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