Kalona, IA is a small town located in Iowa County with a population of 2,631 according to the 2020 census. The population density is 1,189 people per square mile, making it significantly less dense than the national average of 93 people per square mile. Kalona is best known for its Amish roots and rural way of life. Main Street in Kalona is lined with local businesses such as Zook’s Fabric Store, Kalona Creamery, Kalona Bakery & Cafe, and several restaurants and antique stores. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking and biking trails at Sugar Bottom Recreation Area, canoeing on the English River and golfing at multiple courses nearby. Other organizations in the area include Kalona Public Library and Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa. Local sporting events are often held at the Yoder Athletic Complex.
The population in Kalona is 2,631. There are 1,222 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Kalona is 39.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Kalona is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Kalona
- 56.2% are married
- 15.9% are divorced
- 29.2% are married with children
- 22.9% have children, but are single
Race in Kalona
- 91.5% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander