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Iola

Illinois · 98 residents · 0.964 sq mi
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Iola has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 73 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,700. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
98
−43%since 2000
from 171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
102 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+22%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
45841241642031990201020202024Iola
202490
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,992
+108%since 2000
from $9,631 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
9.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.8%(3)
Diversity Score
3
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: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+31.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.9%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iola, Illinois?

Iola, Illinois has about 98 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Iola, Illinois?

The typical household in Iola, Illinois earns about $50,000 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 $76,700.

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 11.1% 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 92 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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