Ionia is a city located in Ionia County Michigan. Ionia has a 2024 population of 11,876. It is also the county seat of Ionia County. Ionia is currently declining at a rate of -3.05% annually and its population has decreased by -11.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,368 in 2020.
The average household income in Ionia is $65,914 with a poverty rate of 16.37%. The median age in Ionia is 38.2 years: 38.1 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ionia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,646 | 74.49% |
| Black or African American | 1,885 | 14.56% |
| Two or more races | 1,195 | 9.23% |
| Native American | 126 | 0.97% |
| Other race | 94 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,847 | 2.56 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Non Family | 1,863 | 1.49 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Married | 1,376 | 3.53 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Female | 461 | 3.26 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Male | 147 | 4.77 | 68 | 32 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
60.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 645 | 6.5% |
| Associates Degree | 870 | 8.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 815 | 8.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 360 | 3.63% |
| High School Graduate | 4,319 | 43.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 728 | 7.33% |
| Some College | 2,191 | 22.07% |
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 | 6,836 | 6,335 | 1,015 |
| Black | 1,745 | 1,358 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 934 | 518 | 105 |
| Hispanic | 898 | 452 | 23 |
| Native American | 104 | 104 | 0 |
| Other Race | 68 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,896 | $54,236 | $55,383 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,750 | $30,036 | $27,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $64,674 | $65,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,158 | $41,932 | $35,327 |
| Some College | $36,979 | $39,367 | $35,016 |
$38,158
Average Earnings
$41,932
Average Male
$35,327
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.84% of Ionia residents speak only English, while 5.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,049 | 1,341 | 16.66% |
| Multiple | 1,023 | 139 | 13.59% |
| Black | 254 | 111 | 43.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,058 | 106 | 10.02% |
16.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.51%
Male Poverty Rate
19.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ionia is Black, with 43.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ionia is Hispanic, with 10.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.06% |
| Some College | 8.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 58.52% |
| Female Employed | 8.32% |
| Male Employed | 5.22% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,667 | $76,010 |
| Households | $60,729 | $65,914 |
| Married Families | $80,909 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,543 | $51,371 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
764
Number of Veterans
735
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 211 |
| Vietnam | 185 |
| First Gulf War | 122 |
| Korea | 44 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 218 |
| 55 to 64 | 159 |
| 18 to 34 | 154 |
| 35 to 54 | 120 |
| 75+ | 113 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 630 | 7.96% |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 7.91% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 7% |
| Black | 35 | 1.86% |
| Native American | 22 | 17.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.2%
Labor Force Participation
45.2%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
83.42%
Born in Ionia
98.35%
Native Born
1.65%
Foreign Born
1.34%
Non Citizen
0.31%
Naturalized
98.35% of Ionia residents were born in the United States, with 83.42% having been born in Michigan. 1.34% 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 | 10,011 | -373 | -3.59% |
| 2028 | 10,384 | -373 | -3.47% |
| 2027 | 10,757 | -373 | -3.35% |
| 2026 | 11,130 | -373 | -3.24% |
| 2025 | 11,503 | -373 | -3.14% |
| 2024 | 11,876 | -373 | -3.05% |
| 2023 | 12,249 | -685 | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 12,934 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 12,949 | -419 | -3.13% |
| 2020 | 13,368 | 2,082 | 18.45% |
| 2019 | 11,286 | 225 | 2.03% |
| 2018 | 11,061 | -229 | -2.03% |
| 2017 | 11,290 | -11 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 11,301 | -91 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 11,392 | -77 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 11,469 | 64 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 11,405 | -52 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 11,457 | 65 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 11,392 | -38 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 11,430 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,569 | 4,634 | 78.08% |
| 1990 | 5,935 | 15 | 0.25% |
| 1980 | 5,920 | -441 | -6.93% |
| 1970 | 6,361 | -393 | -5.82% |
| 1960 | 6,754 | 342 | 5.33% |
| 1950 | 6,412 | 20 | 0.31% |
| 1940 | 6,392 | -170 | -2.59% |
| 1930 | 6,562 | -373 | -5.38% |
| 1920 | 6,935 | 1,905 | 37.87% |
| 1910 | 5,030 | -179 | -3.44% |
| 1900 | 5,209 | 727 | 16.22% |
| 1890 | 4,482 | 292 | 6.97% |
| 1880 | 4,190 | 1,690 | 67.6% |
| 1870 | 2,500 | -7,511 | -75.03% |