Iona, Florida facts for kids
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Iona, Florida
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Location in Lee County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.23 sq mi (26.50 km2) |
| • Land | 6.63 sq mi (17.16 km2) |
| • Water | 3.60 sq mi (9.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,908 |
| • Density | 2,551.77/sq mi (985.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-34012 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0284585 |
Iona is a special kind of community in Lee County, Florida, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a place where people live that isn't officially a city or town, but the government still counts its population.
In 2020, about 16,908 people lived in Iona. This was more than the 15,404 people counted in 2010. Iona is part of the larger Cape Coral-Fort Myers area, which is a big group of cities and towns. On January 16, 2022, a strong tornado hit Iona, causing damage to buildings and homes.
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Iona's Location and Surroundings
Iona is located in the southwestern part of Lee County, Florida. It's near the coordinates 26°31′N 81°58′W / 26.517°N 81.967°W. To its west, you'll find Punta Rassa. To the east is Harlem Heights, and to the northeast is McGregor.
The northern border of Iona is the Caloosahatchee River. Across this river is the city of Cape Coral. The southern edge of Iona is marked by Summerlin Road. McGregor Boulevard is another important road that runs through the community. Iona is about 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of the Sanibel Causeway that leads to Sanibel Island. It is also about 11 miles (18 km) southwest of the center of Fort Myers.
Land and Water Areas
The United States Census Bureau says that Iona covers a total area of about 10.23 square miles (26.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.63 square miles (17.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.60 square miles (9.34 square kilometers), is water. Much of this water is part of the Caloosahatchee River estuary, where the river meets the sea.
Who Lives in Iona?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 9,565 | — | |
| 2000 | 11,756 | 22.9% | |
| 2010 | 15,404 | 31.0% | |
| 2020 | 16,908 | 9.8% | |
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Let's look at how the population of Iona has changed over the years:
- In 1990, there were 9,565 people.
- By 2000, the population grew to 11,756 people.
- In 2010, it increased to 15,404 people.
- And in 2020, the population reached 16,908 people.
In 2000, there were 11,756 people living in Iona. These people lived in 6,023 households, and 3,740 of these were families. The community had many homes, with about 9,290 housing units.
Most people in Iona in 2000 were White (about 97.47%). A smaller number of people were African American, Native American, Asian, or from other races. About 3.94% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Iona
The population of Iona in 2000 was spread out across different age groups:
- About 10.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 3.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 17.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- The largest group, about 39.5%, were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Iona in 2000 was 59 years. For every 100 females, there were about 91.5 males.
