Ionia, Kansas facts for kids
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Ionia, Kansas
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 Ionia, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Ionia, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jewell |
| Elevation | 1,539 ft (469 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17 |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
66949
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-34350 |
| GNIS ID | 472094 |
Ionia is a very small community in Jewell County, Kansas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, even if it's not an official town. In 2020, only 17 people lived in Ionia.
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History of Ionia
Ionia has a long history in Kansas. People first started settling here in 1870. Before that, in 1869, the land was "homesteaded." This means people claimed land to build their homes and farms.
Early Services in Ionia
An important service for the community was the post office. A post office opened in Ionia in 1871. This made it easier for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1982.
Who Lives in Ionia? (Demographics)
"Demographics" is a way to describe the people who live in a place. It looks at things like how many people there are and their ages.
Population Count
According to the 2020 United States census, 17 people lived in Ionia. These people lived in 9 different households. A household can be one person or a group of people living together. There were also 5 families living in Ionia.
Age Groups in Ionia
The people in Ionia are of different ages. About 5.9% of the population was between 18 and 24 years old. About 17.6% were between 25 and 44 years old. Another 17.6% were between 45 and 64 years old. A large part of the population, about 58.8%, was 65 years of age or older. The average age in Ionia was about 67.5 years old.
Education in Ionia
Students in Ionia attend public schools. The community is part of the Rock Hills USD 107 public school district. This district provides education for children and teens in the area.
