Iola is a city located in Grimes County Texas. Iola has a 2024 population of 347. Iola is currently growing at a rate of 2.36% annually and its population has increased by 10.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 315 in 2020.
The average household income in Iola is $62,806 with a poverty rate of 8.74%. The median age in Iola is 57.3 years: 53.9 years for males, and 57.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Iola was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 241 | 84.27% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 9.44% |
| Other race | 9 | 3.15% |
| Native American | 7 | 2.45% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 154 | 1.86 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Married | 67 | 2.42 | 91 | 9 |
| Non Family | 60 | 1.05 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Female | 27 | 2.26 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.37
Average Family Size
1.86
Average Household Size
72.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 11.84% |
| Associates Degree | 5 | 2.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29 | 11.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 5.31% |
| High School Graduate | 89 | 36.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 3.67% |
| Some College | 71 | 28.98% |
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 | 195 | 172 | 40 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 20 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 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 white people with a rate of 20.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,500 | $95,000 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,250 | $58,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,031 | $27,813 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,568 | $58,250 | $25,833 |
| Some College | $40,833 | $80,938 | $30,625 |
$40,568
Average Earnings
$58,250
Average Male
$25,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.22% of Iola residents speak only English, while 16.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 210 | 15 | 7.14% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 8 | 15.69% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
8.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.64%
Male Poverty Rate
14.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Iola is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Iola is White, with 7.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.38% |
| Some College | 1.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 63.64% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,250 | $81,043 |
| Households | $52,917 | $62,806 |
| Married Families | $76,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,786 | $34,235 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 7.34% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 2.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
45.6%
Employment Rate
18.1%
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
81.82%
Born in Iola
97.55%
Native Born
2.45%
Foreign Born
1.4%
Non Citizen
1.05%
Naturalized
97.55% of Iola residents were born in the United States, with 81.82% having been born in Texas. 1.4% 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 | 387 | 8 | 2.11% |
| 2028 | 379 | 8 | 2.16% |
| 2027 | 371 | 8 | 2.2% |
| 2026 | 363 | 8 | 2.25% |
| 2025 | 355 | 8 | 2.31% |
| 2024 | 347 | 8 | 2.36% |
| 2023 | 339 | 10 | 3.04% |
| 2022 | 329 | 5 | 1.54% |
| 2021 | 324 | 9 | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 315 | -113 | -26.4% |
| 2019 | 428 | 7 | 1.66% |
| 2018 | 421 | 4 | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 417 | 5 | 1.21% |
| 2016 | 412 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 411 | 6 | 1.48% |
| 2014 | 405 | 3 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 402 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 403 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 402 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 401 | 0 | 0% |