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Iola

Kansas · 5,396 residents · 4.465 sq mi
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Iola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,107. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 19% 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 $75,900. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,396
−14%since 2000
from 6,302 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.7
+5%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.7%(305)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(291)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.2%(332)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 199.7%(526)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.4%(401)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.9%(642)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.5%(622)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.1%(545)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.3%(665)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.2%(549)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.3%(338)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.3%(180)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,107
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,219 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,896
+42%since 2000
from $14,741 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
43.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+19%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Iola on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(5,852)
Black2.8%(177)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(114)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(4,571)
Black2.4%(131)
Hispanic / Latino5%(270)
Asian0.7%(36)
Other7%(380)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.3%(120)
Spaniard0.1%(4)
Asian origin
Chinese1.1%(59)
Cambodian0.1%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro2.5%(131)
Ancestry
German26%(1,384)
American15.4%(817)
Irish12.5%(664)
English10.7%(568)
Dutch2.1%(114)
French2.1%(114)
Swedish1.7%(89)
Scottish1.4%(75)
Polish0.8%(42)
Norwegian0.8%(40)
Welsh0.7%(38)
Italian0.6%(30)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.5%(29)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(25)
Greek0.3%(14)
Lebanese0.2%(10)
Danish0.2%(9)
Slovak0.2%(9)
Ukrainian0.1%(4)
Haitian0.1%(3)
Swiss0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Chamorro population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+81%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.5%(762)
Married47.1%(957)
Widowed4.4%(90)
Divorced10.9%(221)
Women 15+
Never married24.7%(539)
Married42.5%(929)
Widowed8.6%(187)
Divorced24.3%(531)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iola, Kansas?

Iola, Kansas has about 5,396 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Iola, Kansas?

The typical household in Iola, Kansas earns about $39,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iola, Kansas expensive?

In Iola, Kansas, the median home is worth about $75,900, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Iola, Kansas?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Iola, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iola, Kansas?

About 20.8% of people in Iola, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Iola, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Iola, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 955 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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