Iola, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Iola is a village in Waupaca County
, Wisconsin
, United States
. The population was 1,298 at the 2000 census. The village is located partially within the Town of Iola
. A small portion lies within the adjacent Town of Scandinavia
. The community was named after a Potawatomi girl.
Iola is also the home of Krause Publications
which has published books for numismatics
and other hobbies since March 1972.
The Sports Collectors Digest
is published in Iola.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.8 km²), of which, 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²) of it (8.02%) is water.
of 2000, there were 1,298 people, 567 households, and 329 families residing in the village. The population density
was 757.1 people per square mile (293.1/km²). There were 618 housing units at an average density of 360.5 per square mile (139.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.07% White, 0.23% Black or African American
, 0.08% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.23% from other races
, and 1.16% from two or more races. 1.31% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 567 households out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples
living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the village the population was spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $32,829, and the median income for a family was $45,859. Males had a median income of $32,424 versus $22,031 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $17,778. About 4.0% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.
Waupaca County, Wisconsin
-Demographics: As of the census of 2000, there were 51,731 people, 19,863 households, and 13,884 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 22,508 housing units at an average density of...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 1,298 at the 2000 census. The village is located partially within the Town of Iola
Iola (town), Wisconsin
Iola is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 818 at the 2000 census. The Village of Iola is located partially within the town.-Geography:...
. A small portion lies within the adjacent Town of Scandinavia
Scandinavia (town), Wisconsin
Scandinavia is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,075 at the 2000 census. The Village of Scandinavia is located within the town.-Geography:...
. The community was named after a Potawatomi girl.
Economy
Iola is well-known for its annual 'Iola Old Car Show'.Iola is also the home of Krause Publications
Krause Publications
Krause Publications is a publisher of leisure-time & enthusiast magazines and books. Best known for its Standard Catalog of World Coins, a series of numismatic catalogs commonly referred to as Krause-Mishler catalogues or simply Krause catalogues. They provide information, pricing, and...
which has published books for numismatics
Numismatics
Numismatics is the study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related objects. While numismatists are often characterized as students or collectors of coins, the discipline also includes the broader study of money and other payment media used to resolve debts and the...
and other hobbies since March 1972.
The Sports Collectors Digest
Sports Collectors Digest
Sports Collectors Digest is an American advertising weekly paper published at Iola, Wisconsin. The magazine provides an avenue through which sellers, traders and avid buyers of sports memorabilia may interact....
is published in Iola.
Notable residents
- Dave KriegDave KriegDavid Michael Krieg is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League. He attended Milton College and made the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent...
, NFL quarterback, was born in Iola. - Austen LaneAusten LaneFollowing his senior season at Murray State, Lane was invited to participate in the 2010 Senior Bowl as a member of the North roster. He scored a touchdown off a fumble recovery in the second quarter and the North squad went onto win the game over the South 31-13....
, American football defensive end, was born in Iola.
Geography
Iola is located at 44°30′28"N 89°7′43"W (44.507951, -89.128661).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the village has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.8 km²), of which, 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²) of it (8.02%) is water.
Transportation
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WIS 49 Northbound to WIS 29 Southbound, to Waupaca Waupaca, Wisconsin Waupaca is a city in Waupaca County in the state of Wisconsin. The population was 5,676 at the 2000 census. The city is believed to be named after Sam Waupaca of the Potowatomi tribe.... . |
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WIS 161 travels east to Bear Creek Bear Creek, Wisconsin Bear Creek is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Wisconsin:*Bear Creek, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, a village*Bear Creek, Sauk County, Wisconsin, a town*Bear Creek, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, a town... via WIS 22, and west to Amherst Amherst, Wisconsin Amherst is a village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. As of 2009 the population was 1052 people. Amherst creates the core of the Tomorrow valley area.-History:... . |
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,298 people, 567 households, and 329 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 757.1 people per square mile (293.1/km²). There were 618 housing units at an average density of 360.5 per square mile (139.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.07% White, 0.23% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.08% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.23% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.16% from two or more races. 1.31% of the population were Hispanic
Hispanic
Hispanic is a term that originally denoted a relationship to Hispania, which is to say the Iberian Peninsula: Andorra, Gibraltar, Portugal and Spain. During the Modern Era, Hispanic sometimes takes on a more limited meaning, particularly in the United States, where the term means a person of ...
or Latino
Latino
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of any race.
There were 567 households out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the village the population was spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $32,829, and the median income for a family was $45,859. Males had a median income of $32,424 versus $22,031 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $17,778. About 4.0% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.