Iola, KS is a small rural city located in Allen County with a population of 7,689. Iola has an average population density of 64 people per square mile compared to the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. The city offers many local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, other organizations and local sporting events for its residents and visitors alike.
Local businesses in Iola include Iola Pharmacy, Rita's Emporium, Lowes Grocery Store and Miller Welding Service. For those interested in outdoor activities throughout the year, there are fishing spots at Flying Squirrel Pond and campgrounds such as Riverside Park Campground offering kayaking and canoeing on the Neosho River as well as hiking trails. There are also many non-profit organizations such as county libraries like the Allen County Public Library, parks or Arts Center like the Bowlus Fine Arts Center and youth sports teams like Iola Youth Baseball. Local sporting events that take place annually include the Allen County Fair & Rodeo in July and the ACHS Trojans Football game every fall season.
The population in Iola (zip 66749) is 7,689. There are 66 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Iola (zip 66749) is 37.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Iola (zip 66749) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Iola (zip 66749)
- 52.5% are married
- 15.6% are divorced
- 25.4% are married with children
- 16.8% have children, but are single
Race in Iola (zip 66749)
- 89.6% are White
- 2.0% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 2.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.4% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander