Iota is a town located in Acadia Parish Louisiana. Iota has a 2024 population of 1,240. Iota is currently declining at a rate of -1.27% annually and its population has decreased by -4.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,304 in 2020.
The average household income in Iota is $58,435 with a poverty rate of 31.46%. The median age in Iota is 29.7 years: 30 years for males, and 29.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Iota was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,421 | 93.61% |
| Two or more races | 66 | 4.35% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 1.78% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 550 | 2.76 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Married | 254 | 3.51 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Non Family | 191 | 1.17 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Female | 101 | 3.87 | 25.7 | 74.3 |
| Male | 4 | 3 | 75 | 25 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
54.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 115 | 13.59% |
| Associates Degree | 81 | 9.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 105 | 12.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 4.61% |
| High School Graduate | 267 | 31.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 4.73% |
| Some College | 199 | 23.52% |
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 | 779 | 677 | 143 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 1 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,500 | $56,833 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,333 | $53,472 | $43,281 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,221 | $45,625 | $29,750 |
| Some College | $29,355 | $0 | $0 |
$35,221
Average Earnings
$45,625
Average Male
$29,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.99% of Iota residents speak only English, while 7.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,341 | 356 | 26.55% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 81 | 98.78% |
| Black | 27 | 25 | 92.59% |
| Multiple | 66 | 15 | 22.73% |
| Other | 4 | 3 | 75% |
31.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.01%
Male Poverty Rate
36.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Iota is Hispanic, with 98.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Iota is Multiple, with 22.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65.81% |
| Some College | 19.29% |
| High School | 11.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 19.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.86% |
| Female Employed | 17.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,542 | $66,843 |
| Households | $37,778 | $58,435 |
| Married Families | $93,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,656 | $37,380 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
29
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 2.79% |
| Black | 3 | 13.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
89.33%
Born in Iota
98.22%
Native Born
1.78%
Foreign Born
1.78%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.22% of Iota residents were born in the United States, with 89.33% having been born in Louisiana. 1.78% 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 | 1,160 | -16 | -1.36% |
| 2028 | 1,176 | -16 | -1.34% |
| 2027 | 1,192 | -16 | -1.32% |
| 2026 | 1,208 | -16 | -1.31% |
| 2025 | 1,224 | -16 | -1.29% |
| 2024 | 1,240 | -16 | -1.27% |
| 2023 | 1,256 | -14 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 1,270 | -20 | -1.55% |
| 2021 | 1,290 | -14 | -1.07% |
| 2020 | 1,304 | -131 | -9.13% |
| 2019 | 1,435 | -7 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 1,442 | -13 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 1,455 | -15 | -1.02% |
| 2016 | 1,470 | -10 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 1,480 | -7 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 1,487 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 1,484 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 1,485 | -8 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 1,493 | -7 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 1,500 | 0 | 0% |