Census-designated place · Florida
Iona, Florida
Iona, census-designated place, in Lee County, Florida. Iona had 13,631 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±976). GEOID 1234012.
Residents, 2020-2024
13,631
±976 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 16,908
Median household income
$66,827
±$5,244 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$322,800
±$41,088 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,913
±$132 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Iona and what county is it in?
Iona is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Lee County, Florida. It covers 6.6 square miles of land, 2,551 residents per square mile in 2020.
Iona is in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Iona, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Iona's population at 13,631 (±976). The 2020 Census counted 16,908 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Iona is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Iona | Lee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,631 ±976 | 817,666 | no clear change |
| Households | 7,262 ±578 | 327,803 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.80 ±0.06 | 2.45 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 13,176 ±591 | 441,194 | −716 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Iona?
The median resident of Iona is 68.6 years old; 4.7% are under 18 and 59.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.3%. 10.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Iona | Lee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 68.6 ±2.1 | 49.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 4.7% ±1.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 59.3% ±4.3 pts | 28.9% | – |
| Male | 46.9% ±2.1 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% ±1.4 pts | 24.7% | −3.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.0% ±2.6 pts | 62.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±0.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.4% ±2.9 pts | 18.9% | +4.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.5% ±2.6 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.8% ±1.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 15.3% ±2.6 pts | 13.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.0% ±2.5 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.4% ±2.3 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.4% ±3.6 pts | 31.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.8% ±1.9 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.9% ±2.3 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.8% ±1.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Iona earn?
Half of Iona's 7,262 households earn less than $66,827 a year (±$5,244), against $76,107 in Lee County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $71,473 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Iona | Lee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,827 ±$5,244 | $76,107 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $111,544 ±$10,101 | $106,517 | – |
| Per capita income | $61,810 ±$5,589 | $44,931 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2% ±2.2 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.0% ±3.2 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.2% ±1.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% ±3.3 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1% ±4.1 pts | 92.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Iona?
Owners occupy 72.0% of Iona's occupied homes and renters 28.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $322,800 by its owner (±$41,088). The median renter pays $1,913 a month including utilities, and 62.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Iona | Lee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $322,800 ±$41,088 | $362,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,913 ±$132 | $1,712 | +$220 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 62.6% ±10.2 pts | 50.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,127 ±$251 | $1,921 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.0% ±4.0 pts | 74.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.0% ±4.0 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Housing units | 13,176 ±591 | 441,194 | −716 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.0% ±2.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 16.3% ±7.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 26.3% ±3.3 pts | 55.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.9% ±3.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.2% ±1.9 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.3% ±2.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Iona work and get to work?
67.9% of Iona's workers drive alone and 25.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.8 minutes.
| Measure | Iona | Lee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 31.9% ±4.0 pts | 53.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% ±1.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 67.9% ±8.3 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.6% ±1.6 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.1% ±7.7 pts | 15.4% | +16.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.8 min ±3.1 | 29.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Iona?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Iona, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $44,512 (Tract 19.23) to $103,565 (Tract 19.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 19.03Lee County | 2,778 | $103,565 |
| Tract 19.23Lee County | 2,524 | $44,512 |
| Tract 19.22Lee County | 2,465 | $69,530 |
| Tract 19.13Lee County | 1,260 | $69,239 |
| Tract 19.17Lee County | 2,311 | $63,698 |
| Tract 19.15Lee County | 3,044 | $61,837 |
| Tract 19.12Lee County | 1,219 | $52,500 |
| Tract 19.16Lee County | 1,410 | $66,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Iona) · Census block assignment files
How does Iona compare with other places in Florida?
Iona ranks 454th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 281st | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 296th | 770 |
| Median household income | 454th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 106th | 763 |
| Median home value | 409th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 177th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 485th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 231st | 733 |
| Median age | 30th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 398th | 760 |
| Work from home | 95th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 476th | 764 |
Iona's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Iona?
9 of the 57 figures for Iona on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Iona are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.