Iona, Minnesota facts for kids
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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 small city in Murray County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 166 people. This was a bit more than its population of 137 people in 2010.
History of Iona
Iona was officially planned and marked out in 1878. It was named after a beautiful island in Scotland called Iona. A post office has been open in Iona since 1880, helping people send and receive mail for a long time.
Geography of Iona
Iona is located in the southern part of Murray County. It is surrounded by Iona Township. Minnesota State Highway 267 starts in Iona and goes north for about 5 miles (8 km). It connects to Highway 30. This is about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Slayton, which is the main town for the county.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Iona covers a total area of about 0.78 square miles (2.01 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Besides Highway 267, other important roads in Iona include Parnell Street, Grace Avenue, and Murray County Road 4. County Road 4 leads to the east and west. County Road 31 is also nearby.
Population and People
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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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Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Iona had 137 people living there. There were 71 households, which are groups of people living together. About 18% of these households had children under 18. Most of the people living in Iona were White.
The average age of people in Iona was about 51.6 years old. About 17% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many people, about 44%, were between 45 and 64 years old. About 20% were 65 years or older. More women lived in Iona than men, with about 57% women and 43% men.
