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Ionia

Michigan · 13,378 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 $48,880. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $105,800. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,378
+27%since 2000
from 10,569 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,472 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,953 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+37%since 2000
from 26.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K10K12K14K1990201020202024Ionia
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,880
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,289 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,848
+39%since 2000
from $12,157 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10%
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
45.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(8,878)
Black22.4%(2,994)
Hispanic / Latino8%(1,064)
Asian0.3%(43)
Other2.9%(393)
Diversity Score62.7%(8,392)
Diversity Score
63
+16%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 39.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.6%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
Female
34.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ionia, Michigan?

Ionia, Michigan has about 13,378 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ionia, Michigan?

The typical household in Ionia, Michigan earns about $48,880 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 $105,800, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Ionia, Michigan?

About 11.2% 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 21.2% 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 7,443 residents, a change of about 125 percent over that period.

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