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Ionia, Missouri
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Location of Ionia, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| Counties | Benton, Pettis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 71 |
| • Density | 479.73/sq mi (185.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65335
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-35306 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397008 |
Ionia is a small village located in the state of Missouri, USA. It's found partly in Benton County and partly in Pettis County. In 2020, about 71 people lived there.
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History of Ionia
Ionia was first known as Ionia City. It was officially mapped out in 1866. A post office opened there in 1867, also called Ionia City. The name was later shortened to Ionia in 1895. People believe the village was named after the Ionic order, which is a style of architecture and also a term used in Freemasonry, a fraternal organization.
Geography of Ionia
Ionia is located right on the border between Pettis and Benton counties. You can find it along Missouri Route P, about 1.5 miles west of US Route 65. It's also about seven miles west-northwest of a town called Cole Camp.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.15 square miles (0.38 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Facts About Ionia
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 105 | — | |
| 1920 | 132 | 25.7% | |
| 1930 | 135 | 2.3% | |
| 1940 | 116 | −14.1% | |
| 1950 | 120 | 3.4% | |
| 1960 | 114 | −5.0% | |
| 1970 | 151 | 32.5% | |
| 1980 | 131 | −13.2% | |
| 1990 | 126 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 108 | −14.3% | |
| 2010 | 88 | −18.5% | |
| 2020 | 71 | −19.3% | |
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Ionia's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Ionia had 88 people living there. These people made up 43 households and 23 families. The population density was about 587 people per square mile. There were 57 homes in the village.
Most of the people in Ionia (93.2%) were White. A small number (1.1%) were African American. Some people (4.5%) were from other races, and 1.1% were from two or more races. About 8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 43 households:
- 23.3% had children under 18 living with them.
- 32.6% were married couples living together.
- 11.6% had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- 9.3% had a male head of the house with no wife present.
- 46.5% were not families (meaning individuals living alone or roommates).
Almost half of all households (44.2%) were made up of people living alone. About 23.3% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were 2.05 people per household and 2.70 people per family.
The average age of people in Ionia was 41.7 years old.
- 20.5% of residents were under 18.
- 6.8% were between 18 and 24.
- 25% were between 25 and 44.
- 27.3% were between 45 and 64.
- 20.5% were 65 years old or older.
The population was evenly split between genders, with 50% male and 50% female.
See also
In Spanish: Ionia (Misuri) para niños
