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Iola

Wisconsin · 1,301 residents · 1.675 sq mi
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Iola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,789. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,300. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,301
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
777 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+11%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Iola
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,789
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,829 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,863
+6%since 2000
from $17,778 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food9.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,264)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,273)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(15)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.2%(15)
Diversity Score6.6%(86)
Diversity Score
7
+64%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iola, Wisconsin?

Iola, Wisconsin has about 1,301 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Iola, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Iola, Wisconsin earns about $35,789 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iola, Wisconsin expensive?

In Iola, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Iola, Wisconsin?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Iola, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iola, Wisconsin?

About 13.9% of people in Iola, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Iola, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Iola, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 151 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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