Iona is a CDP located in Lee County Florida. Iona has a 2024 population of 14,116. Iona is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually but its population has increased by 3.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,588 in 2020.
The average household income in Iona is $109,786 with a poverty rate of 7.42%. The median age in Iona is 68.3 years: 69.2 years for males, and 67.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Iona was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,942 | 90.57% |
| Two or more races | 657 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 217 | 1.52% |
| Black or African American | 216 | 1.51% |
| Other race | 204 | 1.43% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,653 | 1.81 | 72 | 28 |
| Married | 4,103 | 2.28 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Non Family | 3,333 | 1.17 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Female | 173 | 2.33 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Male | 44 | 3.93 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
2.29
Average Family Size
1.81
Average Household Size
72.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 569 | 4.28% |
| Associates Degree | 923 | 6.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,565 | 26.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,929 | 14.52% |
| High School Graduate | 3,906 | 29.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 304 | 2.29% |
| Some College | 2,089 | 15.72% |
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 | 12,083 | 11,301 | 4,916 |
| 2+ Races | 459 | 378 | 181 |
| Hispanic | 436 | 369 | 126 |
| Asian | 217 | 208 | 156 |
| Other Race | 204 | 204 | 192 |
| Black | 168 | 168 | 14 |
| Native American | 44 | 43 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 94.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,179 | $59,321 | $52,072 |
| Graduate Degree | $115,641 | $121,125 | $115,497 |
| High School Graduate | $32,177 | $50,694 | $31,461 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,971 | $36,563 | $32,697 |
| Overall | $46,181 | $54,614 | $38,873 |
| Some College | $38,529 | $52,708 | $34,205 |
$46,181
Average Earnings
$54,614
Average Male
$38,873
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.53% of Iona residents speak only English, while 8.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,477 | 933 | 7.48% |
| Asian | 205 | 43 | 20.98% |
| Multiple | 635 | 40 | 6.3% |
| Hispanic | 595 | 22 | 3.7% |
| Native | 54 | 10 | 18.52% |
7.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.68%
Male Poverty Rate
8.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Iona is Asian, with 20.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Iona is Hispanic, with 3.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.26% |
| Some College | 3.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 80% |
| Female Employed | 4.35% |
| Male Employed | 1.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,630 | $132,889 |
| Households | $66,143 | $109,786 |
| Married Families | $79,256 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,453 | $79,553 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.4%
Male Marriage Rate
56.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1,591
Number of Veterans
1,539
Male Veterans
52
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 583 |
| Korea | 391 |
| First Gulf War | 107 |
| World War II | 73 |
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 966 |
| 65 to 74 | 338 |
| 55 to 64 | 174 |
| 35 to 54 | 90 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,493 | 11.92% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 12.45% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 11.51% |
| Black | 38 | 21.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
33.6%
Labor Force Participation
32.8%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
12.37%
Born in Iona
89.52%
Native Born
10.48%
Foreign Born
4.4%
Non Citizen
6.07%
Naturalized
89.52% of Iona residents were born in the United States, with 12.37% having been born in Florida. 4.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,116 | -90 | -0.63% |
| 2023 | 14,206 | -89 | -0.62% |
| 2022 | 14,295 | 1,135 | 8.62% |
| 2021 | 13,160 | -428 | -3.15% |
| 2020 | 13,588 | -530 | -3.75% |
| 2019 | 14,118 | -267 | -1.86% |
| 2018 | 14,385 | 36 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 14,349 | 62 | 0.43% |
| 2016 | 14,287 | 457 | 3.3% |
| 2015 | 13,830 | 281 | 2.07% |
| 2014 | 13,549 | -235 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 13,784 | -641 | -4.44% |
| 2012 | 14,425 | 650 | 4.72% |
| 2011 | 13,775 | -1,594 | -10.37% |
| 2010 | 15,369 | 0 | 0% |