Ionia is a city located in Ionia County Michigan. Ionia has a 2024 population of 11,876. It is also the county seat of Ionia County. Ionia is currently declining at a rate of -3.05% annually and its population has decreased by -11.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,368 in 2020.
The average household income in Ionia is $66,340 with a poverty rate of 16.43%. The median age in Ionia is 36.3 years: 36.7 years for males, and 32.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ionia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,121 | 77.37% |
| Black or African American | 1,873 | 14.32% |
| Two or more races | 994 | 7.6% |
| Other race | 59 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,669 | 2.71 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Non Family | 1,686 | 1.48 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Married | 1,302 | 3.94 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Female | 478 | 3.21 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Male | 203 | 3.78 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
57.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 618 | 6.66% |
| Associates Degree | 846 | 9.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 749 | 8.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 217 | 2.34% |
| High School Graduate | 4,292 | 46.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 603 | 6.5% |
| Some College | 1,953 | 21.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,455 | 5,853 | 770 |
| Black | 1,676 | 1,466 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 903 | 516 | 67 |
| 2+ Races | 686 | 348 | 103 |
| Other Race | 43 | 9 | 0 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 15.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,104 | $61,176 | $56,220 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,591 | $0 | $71,932 |
| High School Graduate | $28,645 | $28,274 | $32,642 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $60,072 | $61,218 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,496 | $41,167 | $33,164 |
| Some College | $36,267 | $37,447 | $33,876 |
$35,496
Average Earnings
$41,167
Average Male
$33,164
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.22% of Ionia residents speak only English, while 4.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,976 | 1,347 | 16.89% |
| Black | 226 | 136 | 60.18% |
| Multiple | 774 | 120 | 15.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,374 | 120 | 8.73% |
16.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.36%
Male Poverty Rate
20.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ionia is Black, with 60.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ionia is Hispanic, with 8.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.67% |
| Some College | 8.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 54.25% |
| Female Employed | 11.2% |
| Male Employed | 4.89% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,614 | $73,310 |
| Households | $60,413 | $66,340 |
| Married Families | $77,065 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,134 | $51,333 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
770
Number of Veterans
744
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 162 |
| Second Gulf War | 159 |
| First Gulf War | 114 |
| Korea | 77 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 201 |
| 75+ | 159 |
| 65 to 74 | 147 |
| 35 to 54 | 146 |
| 18 to 34 | 117 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 647 | 8.13% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 7.3% |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 8.07% |
| Black | 60 | 3.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.9%
Labor Force Participation
45.5%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.32%
Born in Ionia
97.43%
Native Born
2.57%
Foreign Born
1.81%
Non Citizen
0.76%
Naturalized
97.43% of Ionia residents were born in the United States, with 81.32% having been born in Michigan. 1.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,011 | -373 | -3.59% |
| 2028 | 10,384 | -373 | -3.47% |
| 2027 | 10,757 | -373 | -3.35% |
| 2026 | 11,130 | -373 | -3.24% |
| 2025 | 11,503 | -373 | -3.14% |
| 2024 | 11,876 | -373 | -3.05% |
| 2023 | 12,249 | -685 | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 12,934 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 12,949 | -419 | -3.13% |
| 2020 | 13,368 | 2,082 | 18.45% |
| 2019 | 11,286 | 225 | 2.03% |
| 2018 | 11,061 | -229 | -2.03% |
| 2017 | 11,290 | -11 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 11,301 | -91 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 11,392 | -77 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 11,469 | 64 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 11,405 | -52 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 11,457 | 65 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 11,392 | -38 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 11,430 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,569 | 4,634 | 78.08% |
| 1990 | 5,935 | 15 | 0.25% |
| 1980 | 5,920 | -441 | -6.93% |
| 1970 | 6,361 | -393 | -5.82% |
| 1960 | 6,754 | 342 | 5.33% |
| 1950 | 6,412 | 20 | 0.31% |
| 1940 | 6,392 | -170 | -2.59% |
| 1930 | 6,562 | -373 | -5.38% |
| 1920 | 6,935 | 1,905 | 37.87% |
| 1910 | 5,030 | -179 | -3.44% |
| 1900 | 5,209 | 727 | 16.22% |
| 1890 | 4,482 | 292 | 6.97% |
| 1880 | 4,190 | 1,690 | 67.6% |
| 1870 | 2,500 | -7,511 | -75.03% |