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Iola

County:
Allen County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.644
State:
Kansas

Iola is a city located in Allen County, Kansas. Iola has a 2026 population of 5,264. It is also the county seat of Allen County. Iola is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -2.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,398 in 2020.

The median household income in Iola is $54,221 with a poverty rate of 8.59%. The median age in Iola is 32.6 years: 29.2 years for males, and 39.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.0 males.

5.3K
Total Population
1,134
Density (mi²)
-22 -0.42%
Growth

Iola Population

Iola Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,264-22-0.42%
20255,286-23-0.43%
20245,309-30-0.56%
20235,339-15-0.28%
20225,354-21-0.39%
20215,375-23-0.43%
20205,39820.04%
20195,279-52-0.98%
20185,331-27-0.5%
20175,358-43-0.8%
20165,401-25-0.46%
20155,426-94-1.7%
20145,520-46-0.83%
20135,566-114-2.01%
20125,680-4-0.07%
20115,684-18-0.32%
20105,702-2-0.04%
20006,302-49-0.77%
19906,351-587-8.46%
19806,9384456.85%
19706,493-392-5.69%
19606,885-209-2.95%
19507,094-150-2.07%
19407,244841.17%
19307,160-1,353-15.89%
19208,513-519-5.75%
19109,0323,24155.97%
19005,79100%

Median Age

Overall: 32.6 years
Female: 39.9 years
Male: 29.2 years

Iola Adults

There are 4,063 adults, (985 of whom are seniors) in Iola.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,715 (50.8%)
Male: 2,633 (49.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Iola includes 86.89% White, 6.39% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,64786.89%
Black or African American3426.39%
Two or more races3145.87%
Asian220.41%
Other race150.28%
Native American80.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1192.23%
White941.76%
Other race70.13%
Native American40.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,55385.13%
Black or African American3426.39%
Two or more races1953.65%
Asian220.41%
Other race80.15%
Native American40.07%

Iola Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Iola 's average per capita income is $36,433. Household income levels show a median of $54,221. The poverty rate stands at 8.59%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$100,068-
Families$74,474$84,153
Households$54,221$66,954
Non Families$29,719$37,403

$36,433

Average Income

$54,221

Median Household Income

8.59%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)