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Ionia

Missouri · 71 residents · 0.148 sq mi
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Ionia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,173. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 7% 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 $47,200. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 60% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
71
−34%since 2000
from 108 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
480 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 730 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.5
+39%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
40751101451801990201020202024Ionia
202474
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,173
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,724
+101%since 2000
from $12,317 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
53.4%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance21.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical21.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−25.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
36.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+50%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.3%(12)
Diversity Score32.8%(23)
Diversity Score
33
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
85.7%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.9%
−35.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−56.3 ptssince 2013
from 65.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ionia, Missouri?

Ionia, Missouri has about 71 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ionia, Missouri?

The typical household in Ionia, Missouri earns about $23,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ionia, Missouri expensive?

In Ionia, Missouri, the median home is worth about $47,200.

How educated are people in Ionia, Missouri?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ionia, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ionia, Missouri?

About 53.4% of people in Ionia, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ionia, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ionia, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 97 residents, a change of about -58 percent over that period.

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