Ionia, MI
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Ionia, Michigan Summary
Life in Ionia research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Ionia over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ionia:
The population in Ionia is 12,950.
The median home value in Ionia is $216,484.
The median income in Ionia is $60,729.
The cost of living in Ionia is 86 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Ionia is $789.
The unemployment rate in Ionia is 6.3%.
The poverty rate in Ionia is 16.4%.
The average high in Ionia is 57.0° and the average low is 37.8°.
Ionia SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Ionia, MI Crime Report
Crime in Ionia summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ionia. Key points include:
There were 88 total crimes in Ionia in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ionia is 739.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ionia is 184.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ionia is 554.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Ionia is -65.11% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Ionia Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ionia / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 88 | 739.5 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 22 | 184.9 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 8.4 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 75.6 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 66 | 554.6 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 25.2 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 59 | 495.8 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 33.6 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Ionia, MI Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Ionia summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ionia. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ionia is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ionia is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Ionia is $216,484.
The median income in Ionia is $60,729.
Ionia's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ionia Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ionia | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 89 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 64 | 72 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 99 | 100 | |
Ionia, MI Weather
The average high in Ionia is 57.0° and the average low is 37.8°.
There are 74.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.6 inches of precipitation each year with 56.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ionia |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 56.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Ionia, MI Photos
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Ionia Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ionia
The current population in Ionia is 12,950. The population has increased 7.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,950 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 13,081 | 12.2% |
| 2021 | 11,655 | 4.3% |
| 2020 | 11,178 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 11,147 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 11,187 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 11,253 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 11,396 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 11,384 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 11,388 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 11,387 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 11,602 | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 11,833 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 12,030 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ionia
Ionia is:
71.9% White with 9,312 White residents.
14.0% African American with 1,815 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 79 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 4 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 33 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 483 Two Or More residents.
9.5% Hispanic with 1,224 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ionia | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.9% | 73.0% | 58.2% |
| African American | 14.0% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 9.5% | 5.7% | 19.0% |
Gender in Ionia
Ionia is 35.3% female with 4,575 female residents.
Ionia is 64.7% male with 8,374 male residents.
| Gender | Ionia | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 35.3% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 64.7% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ionia for adults over 25
7.0% of adults in Ionia completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Ionia completed 9-12th grade.
44.0% of adults in Ionia completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Ionia completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Ionia completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in Ionia completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Ionia completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Ionia completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Ionia completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ionia | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 44.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ionia, Michigan
6.1% of households in Ionia earn Less than $10,000.
4.5% of households in Ionia earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.7% of households in Ionia earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.0% of households in Ionia earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.8% of households in Ionia earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.7% of households in Ionia earn $50,000 to $74,999.
20.7% of households in Ionia earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.2% of households in Ionia earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.8% of households in Ionia earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.4% of households in Ionia earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ionia | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 7.6% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 11.8% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.7% | 16.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20.7% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.2% | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.4% | 9.0% | 12.6% |
