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Iola

Pennsylvania · 179 residents · 0.272 sq mi
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Population has grown 39% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $191,300. The poverty rate of 36.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
179
+39%since 2000
from 129 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
658 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+10%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1161561962352752000201020202024Iola
2024179
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$12,885
−21%since 2000
from $16,211 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.9%
+29.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
−7%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,300
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
32.9%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
67.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
+40.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(13)
Diversity Score16.8%(30)
Diversity Score
17
+776%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.1%
+37.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−25.5 ptssince 2011
from 31.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.2%
−32.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Female
57.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
48.0%
+42.5 ptssince 2012
from 5.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2017
from 82.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iola, Pennsylvania?

Iola, Pennsylvania has about 179 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Iola, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Iola, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $191,300.

How educated are people in Iola, Pennsylvania?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Iola, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iola, Pennsylvania?

About 36.9% of people in Iola, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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