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Iola

Pennsylvania · 154 residents · 0.272 sq mi
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Population has grown 19% since 2000. 3% 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 $85,000. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% 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
154
+19%since 2000
from 129 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
566 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+19%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1161561962352752000201020202024Iola
2024179
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,488
−4%since 2000
from $16,211 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information43.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$85,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$536
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.4%
+29.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
7.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(153)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(12)
Diversity Score18.7%(29)
Diversity Score
19
+874%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.4%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
29.8%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 31.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.6%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iola, Pennsylvania?

Iola, Pennsylvania has about 154 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Iola, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Iola, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in Iola, Pennsylvania?

About 3.4% 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 21.6% of people in Iola, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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