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Iola

Texas · 401 residents · 1.031 sq mi
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Iola is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,000. Population has fallen 41% since 2009, a loss of 279 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $42,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
401
−41%since 2009
from 680 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
389 / sq mi
−41%since 2009
from 660 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
−21%since 2009
from 45.2 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
162303445586727200920202024Iola
2024372
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $44,821 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,105
−13%since 2009
from $23,148 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade46.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $29,100 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
29.8%
−51.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.7
+14%since 2009
from 0.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(637)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.8%(101)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(327)
Black1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino15%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(7)
Diversity Score37.6%(151)
Diversity Score
38
+154%since 2009
from 15 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
18.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.8%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iola, Texas?

Iola, Texas has about 401 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Iola, Texas?

The typical household in Iola, Texas earns about $58,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iola, Texas expensive?

In Iola, Texas, the median home is worth about $42,900.

How educated are people in Iola, Texas?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Iola, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iola, Texas?

About 15.2% of people in Iola, Texas 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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