Iola Population

2010–2026

1,198

2026 projection

4.1% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K1.2K1.4K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Iola. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,198-120.99%
20251,210-120.98%
20241,222-60.49%
20231,228-70.57%
20221,235-50.40%
20211,240-90.72%
20201,249-70.56%
20191,256-161.26%
20181,272-40.31%
20171,276-60.47%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Iola has a population change lower than Waupaca County, Wisconsin, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Wisconsin+1.3%
  • Waupaca County−0.7%
  • Iola−4.7%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Iola Demographics

40.4median age

Median age

Female44.1 yrs
Male38.9 yrs

Adults

1,015
274 seniors (65+) · 27% of adults741 other adults

Sex

Female 50.5% · 649Male 49.5% · 637

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 13 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Iola Income

$44,735median household income

Median household income

$44,735

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$37,179

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

13.7%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Iola Marital Status

38% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married38%37%40%
Never married36%49%23%
Divorced14%12%17%
Widowed11%<1%20%
Separated1%2%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201