Iola, Illinois facts for kids
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Iola, Illinois
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Location of Iola in Clay County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 98 |
| • Density | 101.66/sq mi (39.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62838
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-37621 |
| Website | https://iolaillinois.org/ |
Iola is a small village located in Clay County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 98 people lived there. It's a quiet place where people can enjoy village life.
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Village Geography: Where is Iola Located?
Iola is found in the northwestern part of Clay County. It is about 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Louisville, which is the county seat. The village covers a total area of about 0.96 square miles (2.5 square kilometers), and all of this area is land.
Population Changes: How Many People Live in Iola?
The number of people living in Iola has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from past censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 279 | — | |
| 1930 | 243 | −12.9% | |
| 1940 | 256 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 213 | −16.8% | |
| 1960 | 155 | −27.2% | |
| 1970 | 163 | 5.2% | |
| 1980 | 178 | 9.2% | |
| 1990 | 163 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 171 | 4.9% | |
| 2010 | 141 | −17.5% | |
| 2020 | 98 | −30.5% | |
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Iola's Community: A Look at the 2020 Census
In 2020, the village of Iola had 98 residents. There were 34 households and 28 families living there. Most of the people in Iola were White (about 94.90%). A small number of residents were from other races (2.04%) or from two or more races (3.06%). No residents identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families in Iola
Out of the 34 households, more than half (58.8%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70.59%) were married couples living together. About 8.82% of all households had only one person living in them. A small number (5.88%) had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had about 2.86 people.
Age Groups in the Village
The people in Iola are of different ages. About 29.7% of the population was under 18 years old. Young adults aged 18 to 24 made up 8.8%. The largest group, 34.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 19.8%, and 7.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 27.9 years.
Income and Financial Well-being
In 2020, the typical income for a household in Iola was $50,000 per year. For families, the median income was $55,500. The average income per person in the village was $19,992. About 7.1% of families and 11.1% of all residents lived below the poverty line. This included 3.8% of those under 18 and 14.3% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Iola (Illinois) para niños
