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Ionia

Michigan · 11,394 residents · 5.411 sq mi
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Ionia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,339. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,900. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,394
+8%since 2000
from 10,569 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,106 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,953 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.3
+22%since 2000
from 26.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K10K12K14K1990201020202024Ionia
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,339
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,289 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,754
−3%since 2000
from $12,157 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
46.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+52%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(7,328)
Black21.6%(2,283)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(537)
Asian0.6%(68)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.1%(5,717)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(7,504)
Black24.5%(2,795)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(879)
Asian0.4%(40)
Other4.2%(477)
Diversity Score65.5%(7,461)
Diversity Score
65
+21%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+17%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
12.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.8%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
Female
31.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−60.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ionia, Michigan?

Ionia, Michigan has about 11,394 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ionia, Michigan?

The typical household in Ionia, Michigan earns about $30,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ionia, Michigan expensive?

In Ionia, Michigan, the median home is worth about $92,900, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Ionia, Michigan?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ionia, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ionia, Michigan?

About 28.2% of people in Ionia, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ionia, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Ionia, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,459 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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