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Iona, Minnesota
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Location in Murray County and the state of Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Murray |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 166 |
| • Density | 213.64/sq mi (82.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56141
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-31094 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395431 |
Iona is a city in Murray County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 166 at the 2020 census, up from 137 in 2010.
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History
Iona was platted in 1878 and named after the Scottish island of Iona. A post office has been in operation at Iona since 1880.
Geography
Iona is in southern Murray County and is surrounded by Iona Township. Minnesota State Highway 267 has its southern terminus in Iona and leads north 5 miles (8 km) to Highway 30, about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Slayton, the county seat.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Iona has a total area of 0.55 square miles (1.42 km2), all land.
Besides Highway 267, main roads in the community include Parnell Street, Grace Avenue, and Murray County Road 4, which leads to the east and west. County Road 31 is nearby.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 358 | — | |
| 1910 | 300 | −16.2% | |
| 1920 | 365 | 21.7% | |
| 1930 | 321 | −12.1% | |
| 1940 | 365 | 13.7% | |
| 1950 | 355 | −2.7% | |
| 1960 | 328 | −7.6% | |
| 1970 | 260 | −20.7% | |
| 1980 | 248 | −4.6% | |
| 1990 | 158 | −36.3% | |
| 2000 | 173 | 9.5% | |
| 2010 | 137 | −20.8% | |
| 2020 | 166 | 21.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 137 people, 71 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density was 177.9 inhabitants per square mile (68.7/km2). There were 88 housing units at an average density of 114.3 per square mile (44.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 71 households, of which 18.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.3% were non-families. 45.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.93 and the average family size was 2.72.
The median age in the city was 51.6 years. 16.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.6% were from 25 to 44; 43.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.1% male and 56.9% female.
See also
In Spanish: Iona (Minnesota) para niños
