Ionia, Iowa facts for kids
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Ionia, Iowa
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Location of Ionia, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Chickasaw |
| Incorporated | April 23, 1891 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 226 |
| • Density | 400.71/sq mi (154.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50645
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-38460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458609 |
Ionia is a small city in Chickasaw County, Iowa, United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 226 people called Ionia home. The city's post office has been open since 1870, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time!
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Where is Ionia Located?
Ionia is found in the state of Iowa. Its exact location is at 43.034493 degrees north and 92.456606 degrees west. This means it's in the northern part of the United States.
The city covers a total area of about 0.55 square miles (1.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Ionia?
This section tells you about the people who live in Ionia. It includes information like how many people live there and their average age.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 198 | — |
| 1900 | 306 | +54.5% |
| 1910 | 298 | −2.6% |
| 1920 | 280 | −6.0% |
| 1930 | 246 | −12.1% |
| 1940 | 283 | +15.0% |
| 1950 | 301 | +6.4% |
| 1960 | 265 | −12.0% |
| 1970 | 270 | +1.9% |
| 1980 | 350 | +29.6% |
| 1990 | 304 | −13.1% |
| 2000 | 277 | −8.9% |
| 2010 | 291 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 226 | −22.3% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Ionia's Population in 2020
In 2020, a total of 226 people lived in Ionia. There were 109 households, which are like homes where people live. Out of these, 70 were families.
Most of the people in Ionia (about 98.2%) were White. A small number of people were Native American or from two or more races. About 0.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- 26.6% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- The average age of people in Ionia was 47.5 years old.
- About 24.3% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 17.7% of residents were 65 years old or older.
- The population was almost evenly split between males (49.1%) and females (50.9%).
Ionia's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Ionia had 291 residents. There were 119 households in the city.
- About 32.8% of households had children under 18.
- The average age was 36.8 years old.
- About 30.2% of residents were under 18.
- About 15.5% were 65 years old or older.
- The city's population was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
Schools in Ionia
Students in Ionia attend schools that are part of the New Hampton Community School District. This district helps make sure kids get a good education.
Famous People from Ionia
Some people who grew up in Ionia went on to do interesting things:
- Jack Cunningham was a screenwriter, meaning he wrote stories for movies.
- Henry W. Wright became the Speaker of the California State Assembly. This is an important political job in California.
See also
In Spanish: Ionia (Iowa) para niños
