Iola, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Iola, Pennsylvania
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Location within Columbia County
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 Iola, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Iola, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Columbia |
| Township | Greenwood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 154 |
| • Density | 566.18/sq mi (218.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17846
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| FIPS code | 42-37024 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1177825 |
Iola is a small community located in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's a special kind of place called a census-designated place. This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
In 2020, about 154 people lived in Iola. It is also part of a larger area known as the Bloomsburg-Berwick micropolitan area.
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History of Iola
Iola has a simple but interesting past. A business for grinding grain, called a milling business, was started here in the winter of 1828. This was an important step for the community. Later, in 1850, a church was built in Iola. This shows that the community was growing and becoming more established.
Geography of Iola
Iola is found in the northwestern part of Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It is located at coordinates 41°7′56″N 76°32′2″W / 41.13222°N 76.53389°W. The community sits along the western edge of Greenwood Township.
Nearby Places and Features
To the south, Iola is next to the town of Millville. To the west, it is bordered by Little Fishing Creek. Across this creek is Pine Township.
Land Area and Landscape
According to the United States Census Bureau, Iola covers a total area of about 0.7 square kilometers (0.28 square miles). Almost all of this area is land. The land in Iola is mostly flat. However, there are some gentle, rolling hills in the eastern part of the community. A large portion of Iola, especially in the northwest and southeast, is used for farming.
Roads in Iola
Two main roads pass through Iola. Pennsylvania Route 42 runs north and south right through the center of the town. At the northern end of Iola, Pennsylvania Route 442 branches off and heads towards the northwest. These roads help connect Iola to other nearby areas.
Population and People
Iola is a small community with a close-knit feel. The number of people living here has changed over time.
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| 2020 | 154 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 129 people living in Iola. These people made up 59 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 34 were families. Most of the people living in Iola were White, with a very small percentage being Asian.
Households and Families
In 2000, about 25% of the households in Iola had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half of the households were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband present. About 35% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. A small number of these individuals were 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2.19 people in each household and 2.80 people in each family.
Age Groups
The population in Iola in 2000 included people of all ages. About 21.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 31.8% were young adults between 25 and 44. About 24.8% were between 45 and 64 years old. And 15.5% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Iola was 36 years.
See also
In Spanish: Iola (Pensilvania) para niños
