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 $54,373 with a poverty rate of 8.88%. The median age in Iola is 57.6 years: 53.7 years for males, and 59.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Iola was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 227 | 87.64% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 6.56% |
| Native American | 7 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 7 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 134 | 1.93 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Non Family | 53 | 1.04 | 45.3 | 54.7 |
| Married | 52 | 2.5 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Female | 25 | 2.56 | 76 | 24 |
| Male | 4 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.52
Average Family Size
1.93
Average Household Size
71.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 14.47% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 1.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27 | 11.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 2.19% |
| High School Graduate | 86 | 37.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 1.75% |
| Some College | 69 | 30.26% |
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 | 174 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 16 | 1 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 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 15.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $49,688 | $8,929 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,596 | $61,250 | $27,083 |
| Some College | $49,063 | $85,357 | $32,083 |
$47,596
Average Earnings
$61,250
Average Male
$27,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.33% of Iola residents speak only English, while 14.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 204 | 14 | 6.86% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 8 | 20.51% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
8.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.54%
Male Poverty Rate
14.18%
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 6.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 53.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.25% |
| Some College | 1.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70% |
| Female Employed | 4.65% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,438 | $71,078 |
| Households | - | $54,373 |
| Married Families | $73,611 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,250 | $28,843 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
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
15
Number of Veterans
15
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 7.11% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 3.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.4%
Labor Force Participation
39.9%
Employment Rate
19.1%
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
86.49%
Born in Iola
96.91%
Native Born
3.09%
Foreign Born
1.54%
Non Citizen
1.54%
Naturalized
96.91% of Iola residents were born in the United States, with 86.49% having been born in Texas. 1.54% 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% |