Iola, KS

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    5,348
    US Senator
    Jerry Moran
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Roger Marshall
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    32.6
    15.1% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.59%
    40.9% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $54,221
    7.55% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $78,300
    0.256% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,342
    1.52% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Iola, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.4% of the residents in Iola, KS are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Iola, KS are Allen County Community College (329 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Iola, KS was $78,300, and the homeownership rate was 60.9%.

    Most people in Iola, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Iola, KS was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Iola, KS is home to a population of 5.35k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.3% of Iola, KS residents were born outside of the country (230 people).

    In 2024, there were 13.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.55k people) in Iola, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 342 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 175 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.4% of Iola, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Iola, KS was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Iola, KS
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.55k ± 140
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      342 ± 151
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      175 ± 94
    4.19%
    Hispanic Population
    224 people

    In 2024, there were 13.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.55k people) in Iola, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 342 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 175 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.19% of the people in Iola, KS are hispanic (224 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Iola, KS as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      84,373 ± 7,029 people
    2. India
      14,412 ± 2,940 people
    3. Vietnam
      10,201 ± 2,475 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 84,373 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,412 and Vietnam with 10,201.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.3%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    230 people
    3.37%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    181 people

    As of 2024, 4.3% of Iola, KS residents (230 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Iola, KS was 3.37%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      132 ± 79
    2. Vietnam
      89 ± 56
    3. Korea
      56 ± 51

    Iola, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    90.3% of the population of Iola, KS has health coverage, with 37.5% on employee plans, 19.4% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 16.6% on non-group plans, and 2.86% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1,285 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 395 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 25.4% between 18 and 34 years, 30.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    9.7%
    Uninsured
    37.5%
    Employer Coverage
    19.4%
    Medicaid
    14%
    Medicare
    16.6%
    Non-Group
    2.86%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Iola, KS grew by 1.63% from 9.54% to 9.7%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Iola, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Iola, KS employs 2.34k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Iola, KS were Health Care & Social Assistance (358 people), Retail Trade (354 people), and Manufacturing (337 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,033), Transportation & Warehousing ($76,033), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,045).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.34k
    2024 Value
    ± 314
    1.52%
    1 Year growth
    ± 19.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Iola, KS grew at a rate of 1.52%, from 2.31k employees to 2.34k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Iola, KS, are Production Occupations (282 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (256 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (240 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Iola, KS.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.34k
    2024 Value
    ± 314
    1.52%
    1 Year growth
    ± 19.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Iola, KS grew at a rate of 1.52%, from 2.31k employees to 2.34k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Iola, KS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (358 people), Retail Trade (354 people), and Manufacturing (337 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Iola, KS, though some of these residents may live in Iola, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $43,203
    Median earning men ± $9,665
    $31,092
    Median earning women ± $3,587

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,909), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,777), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,594).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($36,960), Manufacturing ($35,945), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,070).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.11%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

    Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (57.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (41%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.23%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Kansas

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    Jerry Moran
    Senator from Kansas3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Roger Marshall
    Senator from Kansas2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Iola, KS awarded 329 degrees. The student population of Iola, KS in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 732 male students and 1,123 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Iola, KS are White (222 and 73.3%), Hispanic or Latino (46 and 15.2%), Black or African American (12 and 3.96%), and Asian (9 and 2.97%).

    The largest universities in Iola, KS by number of degrees awarded are Allen County Community College (329 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Iola, KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (199 and 60.5%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (67 and 20.4%), and Child Care & Support Services Management (29 and 8.81%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,855 students enrolled in Iola, KS, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,345 records, of which 62.7% were women and 37.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      199 degrees awarded
    2. Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications
      9 degrees awarded
    3. Child Care & Support Services Management
      9 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Iola, KS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 199 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Iola, KS according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Allen County Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    329 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Allen County Community College with 329 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 120 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Iola, KS, which is 0.574 times less than the 209 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 222 degrees mean that there were 4.83 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 46 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($2,550) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($2,010) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($420) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Iola, KS was $78,300 in 2024, which is 0.235 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $78,100 to $78,300, a 0.256% increase. The homeownership rate in Iola, KS is 60.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Iola, KS have an average commute time of 17.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Iola, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $78,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$17,217
    $1,257
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$215

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Iola, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Iola, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    60.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    57.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 60.9% of the housing units in Iola, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Iola, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $54,221
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,939
    2.06k
    Number of Households
    ± 290

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.06k households in Iola, KS grew to $54,221 from the previous year's value of $50,417.

    The following chart displays the households in Iola, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Iola, KS is from Kansas.
    0.459
    2024 Wage GINI in Kansas
    0.458
    2023 Wage GINI in Kansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.185% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (77.8%)
    2. Carpooled (10.5%)
    3. Walked (6.37%)

    In 2024, 77.8% of workers in Iola, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who walked to work (6.37%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    17.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Iola, KS have a shorter commute time (17.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.83% of the workforce in Iola, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Iola, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Iola, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Iola, KS have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    8.59% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Iola, KS (425 out of 4.95k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Iola, KS is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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