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Iola

Pennsylvania · 144 residents · 0.272 sq mi
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Iola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,100. The poverty rate of 33.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
144
+12%since 2000
from 129 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
529 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+2%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1161561962352752000201020202024Iola
2024179
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,813
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$9,284
−43%since 2000
from $16,211 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.7%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,100
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−26.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+36.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+97%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(7)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.4%(19)
Diversity Score
13
+596%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.8%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Female
58.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iola, Pennsylvania?

Iola, Pennsylvania has about 144 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Iola, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Iola, Pennsylvania earns about $27,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iola, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Iola, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $107,100, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Iola, Pennsylvania?

About 3.0% 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 33.7% of people in Iola, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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