Iona, FL Demographics

A map of Iona's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,263	15,058	90.0%	89.1%
Hispanic	445	1,078	3.3%	6.4%
Multiracial	276	358	2.0%	2.1%
Black	267	160	2.0%	0.9%
Asian	220	182	1.6%	1.1%
Native American/Other	160	72	1.2%	0.4%

Iona, Florida has an estimated population of 13,631, a large decrease from the 16,908 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.0% White, 3.3% Hispanic, 2.0% Black, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Iona, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Iona has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Iona, that probability was 20.2% in 2020 and 18.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Iona is ranked the 282nd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). Iona was ranked the 228th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Iona's White Population

12,263 residents of Iona, or 90.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Iona is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Iona ranks 112th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Iona's White population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. White residents' share of Iona's population has increased from 89.1% to 90.0%.

Iona is more White than neighboring Harlem Heights (4% White), Cypress Lake (81.8% White), and McGregor (85.4% White). Iona is less White than neighboring Punta Rassa (97.7% White), and Whiskey Creek (91% White).

Iona's Black Population

267 residents of Iona, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Iona is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Iona ranks 793rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Iona's Black population has grown by an estimated 66.9%. Black residents' share of Iona's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.0%.

Iona is more Black than neighboring Punta Rassa (0.4% Black), Cypress Lake (0.7% Black), McGregor (0% Black), and Whiskey Creek (0.9% Black). Iona is less Black than neighboring Harlem Heights (43.9% Black).

Iona's Asian Population

220 residents of Iona, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Iona is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Iona ranks 558th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Iona's Asian population has grown by an estimated 20.9%. Asian residents' share of Iona's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.6%.

Iona is more Asian than neighboring Punta Rassa (0.5% Asian), and Whiskey Creek (0.1% Asian). Iona is less Asian than neighboring Harlem Heights (2.9% Asian), Cypress Lake (3.4% Asian), and McGregor (4% Asian).

Iona's Hispanic Population

445 residents of Iona, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Iona is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Iona ranks 693rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Iona's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 58.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Iona's population has decreased from 6.4% to 3.3%.

Iona is more Hispanic than neighboring Punta Rassa (1.3% Hispanic). Iona is less Hispanic than neighboring Harlem Heights (48.8% Hispanic), Cypress Lake (10.6% Hispanic), McGregor (7.7% Hispanic), and Whiskey Creek (5.8% Hispanic).

Iona's Native American/Other Population

160 residents of Iona, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Iona is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Iona ranks 782nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Iona's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 122.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Iona's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.

Iona is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harlem Heights (0.4% Native American/Other), Punta Rassa (0% Native American/Other), Cypress Lake (0.3% Native American/Other), McGregor (1% Native American/Other), and Whiskey Creek (1.1% Native American/Other).

Iona's Multiracial Population

276 residents of Iona, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Iona is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Iona ranks 786th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Iona's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Iona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Iona is more Multiracial than neighboring Harlem Heights (0% Multiracial), Punta Rassa (0% Multiracial), McGregor (1.9% Multiracial), and Whiskey Creek (1% Multiracial). Iona is less Multiracial than neighboring Cypress Lake (3.1% 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.