Iola, WI Demographics

A map of Iola's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,084	1,192	84.3%	95.4%
Hispanic	80	13	6.2%	1.0%
Multiracial	65	37	5.1%	3.0%
Black	57	1	4.4%	0.1%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.5%

Iola, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 1,286, a slight increase from the 1,249 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.3% White, 6.2% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 4.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Iola, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Iola has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Iola, that probability was 8.8% in 2020 and 28.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Iola is ranked the 353rd most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Iola was ranked the 356th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Iola's White Population

1,084 residents of Iola, or 84.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Iola is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Iola ranks 98th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Iola's White population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. White residents' share of Iola's population has decreased from 95.4% to 84.3%.

Iola is more White than neighboring Ogdensburg (83.6% White). Iola is less White than neighboring Scandinavia (91.6% White), Big Falls (100% White), Waupaca (92.2% White), and King (98.3% White).

Iola's Black Population

57 residents of Iola, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Iola is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Iola ranks 594th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Iola's Black population has grown by an estimated 5600.0%. Black residents' share of Iola's population has increased from 0.1% to 4.4%.

Iola is more Black than neighboring Scandinavia (0% Black), Ogdensburg (0% Black), Big Falls (0% Black), Waupaca (1% Black), and King (0% Black).

Iola's Asian Population

0 residents of Iola, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Iola is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Iola ranks 594th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Iola's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Iola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Iola is less Asian than neighboring Ogdensburg (1.1% Asian), Waupaca (0.6% Asian), and King (0.6% Asian).

Iola's Hispanic Population

80 residents of Iola, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Iola is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Iola ranks 703rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Iola's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 515.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Iola's population has increased from 1.0% to 6.2%.

Iola is more Hispanic than neighboring Scandinavia (4.2% Hispanic), Big Falls (0% Hispanic), Waupaca (4.7% Hispanic), and King (1.1% Hispanic). Iola is less Hispanic than neighboring Ogdensburg (9% Hispanic).

Iola's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Iola, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Iola is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Iola ranks 487th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Iola's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Iola's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Iola is less Native American/Other than neighboring Scandinavia (0.3% Native American/Other), Ogdensburg (1.1% Native American/Other), and Waupaca (0.2% Native American/Other).

Iola's Multiracial Population

65 residents of Iola, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Iola is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Iola ranks 451st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Iola's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 75.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Iola's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.1%.

Iola is more Multiracial than neighboring Scandinavia (4% Multiracial), Big Falls (0% Multiracial), Waupaca (1.3% Multiracial), and King (0% Multiracial). Iola is less Multiracial than neighboring Ogdensburg (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.