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Iola Unified School District 257
Iola Unified School District 257 is a unified school district in Kansas with a community population of 8,071. The median household income is $58,269 and the median age is 39.1.
8,071
Population
58
People / sq mi
$58,269
Median Income
39.1
Median Age
Iola Unified School District 257 covers 138 sq mi of land at 58.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 53.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$58,269
Median Household Income
$30,369
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$101,700
Median Home Value
$763
Median Rent
69.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.1%
High School+
25.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Iola Unified School District 257 serves a community with a population of 8,071 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kansas.
The median household income in Iola Unified School District 257 is $58,269, with a per capita income of $30,369. The poverty rate is 2.7%.
Iola Unified School District 257 is 89.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 53.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Iola Unified School District 257, 94.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Iola Unified School District 257 is $101,700, with a median rent of $763. The homeownership rate is 69.2%.
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Data for Iola Unified School District 257 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2007740).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.