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Ionia, MI


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Ionia, Michigan

Ionia, Michigan, in Ionia county, is 30 miles E of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 112 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. As of the year 2000 census, 10,569 people lived in Ionia.

The People and Families of Ionia

In Ionia, about 25% of adults are married.

Approximately 29% of Ionia is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the city.

Ionia is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ionia had a median family income of $45,794. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Ionia.)

Political Inclinations

Ionia residents donated more money ($500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Ionia Housing

An estimated 60% of living spaces in Ionia are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Ionia, with the choice of small rental properties there. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Ionia, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ionia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyIonia Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyIonia Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%Ionia Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Ionia, MI

Comparing Ionia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity910
Senior Citizens11
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes79
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built12

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