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Iona

Minnesota · 166 residents · 0.545 sq mi
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Iona has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $49,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents. Households here earn about 30% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
166
−4%since 2000
from 173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
305 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 317 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
−6%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1141411691962231990201020202024Iona
2024214
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,777
+75%since 2000
from $14,746 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
8.6% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−16%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(4)
Asian1.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.7%(31)
Diversity Score37.3%(62)
Diversity Score
37
+329%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+31.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+5%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 96.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iona, Minnesota?

Iona, Minnesota has about 166 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Iona, Minnesota?

The typical household in Iona, Minnesota earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iona, Minnesota expensive?

In Iona, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $49,200, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Iona, Minnesota?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Iona, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iona, Minnesota?

About 1.3% of people in Iona, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Iona, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Iona, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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