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Iola

Texas · 311 residents · 1.031 sq mi
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Iola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has grown 49% since 2019. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,200. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
311
+49%since 2019
from 209 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
302 / sq mi
+49%since 2019
from 203 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
−8%since 2019
from 53.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
162303445586727200920202024Iola
2024372
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $50,417 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,387
+5%since 2019
from $26,122 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 22.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing8.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $85,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $692 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 83.2% in 2019
19.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+8%since 2019
from 1.7 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(3)
Diversity Score26.7%(56)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(233)
Black2.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(50)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other1.2%(4)
Diversity Score43.8%(136)
Diversity Score
44
+64%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 90.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
−10%since 2019
from 31.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 87.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 14.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 62.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 45.0% in 2019
Female
55.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 55.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 28.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iola, Texas?

Iola, Texas has about 311 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Iola, Texas?

The typical household in Iola, Texas earns about $48,750 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 $89,200, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Iola, Texas?

About 8.2% 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 9.8% 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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