Iona, Idaho facts for kids
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Iona, Idaho
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A grain elevator near the train tracks.
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Location of Iona in Bonneville County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bonneville |
| Settled | 1883 |
| Incorporated | April 10, 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.16 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Land | 1.16 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,787 ft (1,459 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,803 |
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2,354 |
| • Density | 2,022.34/sq mi (780.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83427
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-40420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410109 |
Iona is a small city located in Bonneville County, Idaho, in the United States. It is part of the larger Idaho Falls area. The city was first settled in 1883 and officially became a city on April 10, 1905. In 2010, about 1,803 people lived there.
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Where is Iona?
Iona is located in the state of Idaho. It covers a total area of about 1.10 square miles (2.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Iona?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 353 | — | |
| 1920 | 630 | 78.5% | |
| 1930 | 386 | −38.7% | |
| 1940 | 518 | 34.2% | |
| 1950 | 502 | −3.1% | |
| 1960 | 702 | 39.8% | |
| 1970 | 890 | 26.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,072 | 20.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,049 | −2.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,201 | 14.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,803 | 50.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,717 | 50.7% | |
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The number of people living in Iona has changed over many years. In 1910, there were 353 residents. By 2010, the population had grown to 1,803 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed that 2,717 people lived in Iona.
A Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, there were 1,803 people living in Iona. These people lived in 578 different homes. Most of the people (97.7%) were White. A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 3.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in Iona had families. About 45.7% of homes had children under 18. Most families (72.7%) were married couples. The average home had about 3.12 people.
The average age of people in Iona was 31.5 years old. About 35.1% of residents were under 18. About 11.5% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.1%) and females (50.9%).
Schools in Iona
Iona is part of the Bonneville Joint School District#93. The city has its own school, Iona Elementary School, for younger students. After elementary school, students travel by bus to Black Canyon Middle School. For high school, they attend Thunder Ridge High School.
Images for kids
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A grain elevator near the train tracks in Iona.
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A map showing Iona's location in Bonneville County, Idaho.
