Kalona, IA

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Kalona Overview

2,637
TOTAL POPULATION
1,317
MALE POPULATION
1,320
FEMALE POPULATION
99.77
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.23
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,058
PER CAPITA INCOME
$77,863
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$67,813
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
7.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
92.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,494
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kalona Zip Codes

Kalona Area Codes

Race in Kalona

The most populous races in Kalona are White / Caucasian (2,501 | 94.8%), Two or more Races (121 | 4.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (69 | 2.6%).
Race in Kalona
Race# Population% Population
Asian30.1%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino692.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,50194.8%
Two or more Races1214.6%
Some other Race120.5%
Total2,637100.0%

Ancestry in Kalona

The most populous ancestries reported in Kalona are German (1,054 | 40.0%), Irish (303 | 11.5%), English (183 | 6.9%), Swiss (135 | 5.1%), and Dutch (108 | 4.1%), together accounting for 67.6% of all Kalona residents.
Ancestry in Kalona
Ancestry# Population% Population
American943.6%
Basque50.2%
British20.1%
Cherokee80.3%
Croatian210.8%
Czech552.1%
Czechoslovakian150.6%
Dutch1084.1%
Eastern European50.2%
English1836.9%
European873.3%
French250.9%
German1,05440.0%
Guyanese361.4%
Irish30311.5%
Iroquois90.3%
Italian592.2%
Korean30.1%
Mexican652.5%
Northern European230.9%
Norwegian682.6%
Pennsylvania German160.6%
Scotch-Irish100.4%
Scottish451.7%
Spanish20.1%
Sri Lankan501.9%
Swedish1084.1%
Swiss1355.1%
Ukrainian40.2%
Welsh90.3%
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Immigrants in Kalona

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kalona came from Europe (48 | 1.8%), Latin America (48 | 1.8%), Guyana (36 | 1.4%), South America (36 | 1.4%), and Eastern Europe (25 | 0.9%), together accounting for 7.3% of all Kalona residents.
Immigrants in Kalona
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia30.1%
Central America120.5%
Croatia210.8%
Eastern Europe250.9%
Europe481.8%
Germany180.7%
Guyana361.4%
Latin America481.8%
Mexico120.5%
Netherlands50.2%
Philippines30.1%
South America361.4%
South Eastern Asia30.1%
Ukraine40.2%
Western Europe230.9%
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Sex and Age in Kalona

Sex and Age in Kalona

The most populous age groups in Kalona are 65 to 69 Years (196 | 14.9%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (129 | 9.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kalona
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years90 (6.8%)103 (7.8%)
5 to 9 Years96 (7.3%)64 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years84 (6.4%)78 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years69 (5.2%)43 (3.3%)
20 to 24 Years111 (8.4%)90 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years26 (2.0%)44 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Years79 (6.0%)78 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years113 (8.6%)90 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years112 (8.5%)65 (4.9%)
45 to 49 Years45 (3.4%)38 (2.9%)
50 to 54 Years41 (3.1%)82 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years45 (3.4%)85 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years101 (7.7%)100 (7.6%)
65 to 69 Years196 (14.9%)129 (9.8%)
70 to 74 Years48 (3.6%)65 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years13 (1.0%)33 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years26 (2.0%)46 (3.5%)
85 Years and over22 (1.7%)87 (6.6%)
Total1,317 (100.0%)1,320 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kalona

Median Family Size in Kalona

The median family size in Kalona is 2.66 persons per family, with married-couple families (595 | 75.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.85 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (81 | 10.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.69 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kalona
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple595 (75.8%)2.85
Single Male/Father81 (10.3%)1.69
Single Female/Mother109 (13.9%)2.35
Total Families785 (100.0%)2.66

Median Household Size in Kalona

The median household size in Kalona is 2.16 persons per household, with married-couple households (595 | 50.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.87 persons per household. non-family households (400 | 33.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.05 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kalona
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple595 (50.2%)2.87
Single Male/Father81 (6.8%)1.95
Single Female/Mother109 (9.2%)2.54
Non-family400 (33.8%)1.05
Total Households1,185 (100.0%)2.16

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kalona

Out of a total of 1,185 households in Kalona, 785 (66.2%) are family households, while 400 (33.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 447, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 370.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kalona
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-370 (31.2%)
2-Person Households447 (37.7%)30 (2.5%)
3-Person Households95 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households153 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households70 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households13 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households7 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total785 (66.2%)400 (33.8%)

Female Fertility in Kalona

Fertility by Age in Kalona

Average fertility rate in Kalona is 79.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 142.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 83.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kalona
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years30 (83.3%)142.0
35 to 50 years6 (16.7%)30.0
Total36 (100.0%)79.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kalona

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kalona
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Kalona

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kalona
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma5 (13.9%)89.0
College or Associate's Degree19 (52.8%)94.0
Bachelor's Degree12 (33.3%)140.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total36 (100.0%)79.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kalona

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kalona
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Kalona

Income Overview in Kalona

Per Capita Income in Kalona is $38,058, while median incomes of families and households are $77,863 and $67,813 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,637$38,058
Median Family Income785$77,863
Mean Family Income785$87,657
Median Household Income1,185$67,813
Mean Household Income1,185$84,322
Income Deficit785$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,6377.35%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,63792.65¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,6370.41

Earnings by Sex in Kalona

Average Earnings in Kalona are $36,798, $37,696 for men and $34,926 for women, a difference of 7.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Kalona
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male894 (56.0%)$37,696
Female702 (44.0%)$34,926
Total1,596 (100.0%)$36,798

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kalona

The most common earnings brackets in Kalona are $100,000+ for men (90 | 10.1%) and $2,499 or less for women (97 | 13.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kalona
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less23 (2.6%)97 (13.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99976 (8.5%)5 (0.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49945 (5.0%)12 (1.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99914 (1.6%)2 (0.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49943 (4.8%)64 (9.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (0.4%)27 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)35 (5.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99922 (2.5%)4 (0.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49917 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99928 (3.1%)31 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99959 (6.6%)37 (5.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99974 (8.3%)38 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99989 (10.0%)51 (7.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99937 (4.1%)34 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99936 (4.0%)36 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99934 (3.8%)25 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99966 (7.4%)60 (8.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99973 (8.2%)42 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99964 (7.2%)79 (11.3%)
$100,000+90 (10.1%)23 (3.3%)
Total894 (100.0%)702 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kalona

Average earnings in Kalona are $43,594 for men and $38,563 for women, a difference of 11.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,732, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,917. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,500, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $25,179.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kalona
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,917$26,875
High School Diploma$36,964$25,179
College or Associate's Degree$42,688$33,008
Bachelor's Degree$65,732$51,500
Graduate Degree--
Total$43,594$38,563

Family Income in Kalona

Family Income Brackets in Kalona

According to the Kalona family income data, there are 242 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.8% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 4 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Kalona
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00040.5%
$10,000 to $14,999182.3%
$15,000 to $24,999263.3%
$25,000 to $34,999384.8%
$35,000 to $49,999607.6%
$50,000 to $74,99923029.3%
$75,000 to $99,99910913.9%
$100,000 to $149,99924230.8%
$150,000 to $199,999374.7%
$200,000+212.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kalona

5-person families (69 | 8.8%) account for the highest median family income in Kalona with $115,817 per family, while 2-person families (488 | 62.2%) have the highest median income of $34,932 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kalona
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families488 (62.2%)$69,865
3-Person Families59 (7.5%)$80,481
4-Person Families153 (19.5%)$72,396
5-Person Families69 (8.8%)$115,817
6-Person Families9 (1.1%)$95,417
7+ Person Families7 (0.9%)$0
Total785 (100.0%)$77,863

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kalona

The median family income in Kalona is $77,863, with families comprising 2 earners (454) having the highest median family income of $103,108, while families with 1 earner (222) have the lowest median family income of $50,417, accounting for 57.8% and 28.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Kalona
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners48 (6.1%)$68,750
1 Earner222 (28.3%)$50,417
2 Earners454 (57.8%)$103,108
3+ Earners61 (7.8%)$79,511
Total785 (100.0%)$77,863

Household Income in Kalona

Household Income Brackets in Kalona

With 293 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Kalona, accounting for 24.7% of all households. In contrast, only 24 households (2.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kalona
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000272.3%
$10,000 to $14,999242.0%
$15,000 to $24,999605.1%
$25,000 to $34,99915012.7%
$35,000 to $49,99914111.9%
$50,000 to $74,99929324.7%
$75,000 to $99,99916413.8%
$100,000 to $149,99925221.3%
$150,000 to $199,999463.9%
$200,000+272.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kalona

The median household income in Kalona is $67,813, with the highest median household income of $71,500 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 378 households (31.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 101 households (8.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kalona
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years101 (8.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years378 (31.9%)$71,500
45 to 64 Years363 (30.6%)$66,750
65+ Years343 (28.9%)$55,481
Total1,185 (100.0%)$67,813

Poverty in Kalona

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kalona

With 2.3% poverty level for males and 6.4% for females among the residents of Kalona, 12 to 14 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 15 males (28.3%) and 26 females (21.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kalona
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years15 (28.3%)3 (4.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)16 (15.7%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)26 (21.3%)
35 to 44 Years12 (5.3%)4 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (1.2%)21 (10.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (9.6%)
Total30 (2.3%)80 (6.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kalona

According to the poverty statistics in Kalona, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kalona
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years85 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)
5 Years4 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years123 (100.0%)63 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years38 (71.7%)71 (96.0%)
15 Years17 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years40 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years123 (100.0%)86 (84.3%)
25 to 34 Years105 (100.0%)96 (78.7%)
35 to 44 Years213 (94.7%)151 (97.4%)
45 to 54 Years86 (100.0%)120 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years146 (100.0%)185 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years241 (98.8%)173 (89.2%)
75 Years and over55 (100.0%)94 (90.4%)
Total1,276 (97.7%)1,178 (93.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kalona

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kalona show that 0.5% or 3 of the total 595 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 0.9%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kalona
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children335 (99.1%)3 (0.9%)
1 or 2 Children187 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total592 (99.5%)3 (0.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kalona

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kalona
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)19 (33.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)19 (17.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kalona

The poverty data for Kalona shows that 3 of the married-couple family households (0.5%) and 19 of the single-parent households (10.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (0.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 household (21.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kalona
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)19 (21.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (0.5%)19 (10.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Kalona

Employment by Class of Employer in Kalona

Among the 1,428 employed individuals in Kalona, private company employees (833 | 58.3%), state government employees (146 | 10.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (125 | 8.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kalona
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees83358.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)886.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1258.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations1148.0%
Local Government Employees936.5%
State Government Employees14610.2%
Federal Government Employees292.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,428100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kalona

According to the labor force statistics for Kalona, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,098), 71.2% or 1,494 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.9% or 13 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 97.1% or 200 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 3.7% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kalona
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years52 (59.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years177 (88.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years64 (91.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years135 (86.0%)5 (3.7%)
35 to 44 Years335 (88.2%)4 (1.2%)
45 to 54 Years200 (97.1%)4 (2.0%)
55 to 59 Years120 (92.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years154 (76.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years228 (52.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over29 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,494 (71.2%)13 (0.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kalona

According to labor force statistics for Kalona, 88.1% of individuals (1,008) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,144) are in the labor force, with 1.3% or 13 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 93.6% or 336 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.7% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kalona
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School56 (84.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma241 (87.6%)10 (3.7%)
College / Associate Degree375 (84.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher336 (93.6%)4 (1.2%)
Total1,008 (88.1%)15 (1.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kalona

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kalona are Community & Social Service (160 | 10.8%), Management (132 | 9.0%), Education Instruction & Library (130 | 8.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (87 | 5.9%), and Business & Financial (57 | 3.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kalona

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kalona, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (78.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (86.2%), and Health Technologists (82.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kalona
OccupationMaleFemale
Management103 (78.0%)29 (22.0%)
Business & Financial44 (77.2%)13 (22.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science26 (78.8%)7 (21.2%)
Computers & Mathematics7 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
Architecture & Engineering15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 67 (41.9%)93 (58.1%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library54 (41.5%)76 (58.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment13 (68.4%)6 (31.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating12 (13.8%)75 (86.2%)
Health Technologists8 (17.4%)38 (82.6%)
Total (Category)252 (53.7%)217 (46.3%)
Total (Overall)845 (57.3%)629 (42.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kalona are Food Preparation & Serving (134 | 9.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (82 | 5.6%), Personal Care & Service (39 | 2.6%), Healthcare Support (25 | 1.7%), and Security & Protection (7 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in Kalona

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kalona, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (84.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kalona
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Security & Protection7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving62 (46.3%)72 (53.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance41 (50.0%)41 (50.0%)
Personal Care & Service6 (15.4%)33 (84.6%)
Total (Category)116 (40.4%)171 (59.6%)
Total (Overall)845 (57.3%)629 (42.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kalona are Office & Administration (151 | 10.2%), and Sales & Related (128 | 8.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kalona

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kalona
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related94 (73.4%)34 (26.6%)
Office & Administration15 (9.9%)136 (90.1%)
Total (Category)109 (39.1%)170 (60.9%)
Total (Overall)845 (57.3%)629 (42.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kalona are Construction & Extraction (69 | 4.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (54 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (21 | 1.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kalona

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kalona
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction56 (81.2%)13 (18.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)131 (91.0%)13 (9.0%)
Total (Overall)845 (57.3%)629 (42.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kalona are Transportation (116 | 7.9%), Production (113 | 7.7%), and Material Moving (66 | 4.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kalona

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kalona
OccupationMaleFemale
Production73 (64.6%)40 (35.4%)
Transportation108 (93.1%)8 (6.9%)
Material Moving56 (84.9%)10 (15.1%)
Total (Category)237 (80.3%)58 (19.7%)
Total (Overall)845 (57.3%)629 (42.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kalona

Employment Industries in Kalona

The major employment industries in Kalona include Educational Services (223 | 15.1%), Retail Trade (173 | 11.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (161 | 10.9%), Manufacturing (157 | 10.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (133 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries in Kalona

Employment Industries by Sex in Kalona

The Kalona industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (88.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (83.2%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (72.0%), and Educational Services (66.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kalona
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction111 (88.1%)15 (11.9%)
Manufacturing112 (71.3%)45 (28.7%)
Wholesale Trade9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade125 (72.3%)48 (27.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing96 (88.9%)12 (11.1%)
Utilities29 (87.9%)4 (12.1%)
Information32 (76.2%)10 (23.8%)
Finance & Insurance30 (56.6%)23 (43.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing13 (76.5%)4 (23.5%)
Professional & Scientific10 (43.5%)13 (56.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support14 (38.9%)22 (61.1%)
Educational Services74 (33.2%)149 (66.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance27 (16.8%)134 (83.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation7 (28.0%)18 (72.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services80 (60.2%)53 (39.9%)
Public Administration5 (38.5%)8 (61.5%)
Total845 (57.3%)629 (42.7%)

Education in Kalona

School Enrollment in Kalona

The most common levels of schooling among the 510 students in Kalona are middle school (164 | 32.2%), elementary school (135 | 26.5%), and high school (94 | 18.4%).
School Enrollment in Kalona
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool305.9%
Kindergarten214.1%
Elementary School13526.5%
Middle School16432.2%
High School9418.4%
College / Undergraduate509.8%
Graduate / Professional163.1%
Total510100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kalona

Out of a total of 510 students who are enrolled in schools in Kalona, 26 (5.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 484 (94.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (44.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 26 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kalona
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old152 (95.0%)8 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds160 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds74 (89.2%)9 (10.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
35 Years and over10 (66.7%)5 (33.3%)
Total484 (94.9%)26 (5.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kalona

Education (96 | 20.1%), science & technology (75 | 15.7%), business (75 | 15.7%), liberal arts & history (72 | 15.1%), and arts & humanities (44 | 9.2%) are the most common fields of study among 478 individuals in Kalona who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kalona
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics91.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural255.2%
Physical & Health Sciences163.4%
Psychology71.5%
Social Sciences40.8%
Engineering173.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology7515.7%
Business7515.7%
Education9620.1%
Literature & Languages142.9%
Liberal Arts & History7215.1%
Visual & Performing Arts102.1%
Communications142.9%
Arts & Humanities449.2%
Total478100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kalona

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kalona

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kalona are males with 2 vehicles (338, accounting for 41.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (297, making up 54.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kalona
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle38 (4.7%)39 (6.3%)
1 Vehicle242 (30.0%)121 (19.5%)
2 Vehicles338 (41.9%)297 (47.7%)
3 Vehicles154 (19.1%)152 (24.4%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)11 (1.8%)
5 or more Vehicles34 (4.2%)2 (0.3%)
Total806 (100.0%)622 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kalona

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kalona are 30 to 34 minutes (240 commuters, 18.5%), less than 5 minutes (223 commuters, 17.2%), and 5 to 9 minutes (203 commuters, 15.6%).
Commute Time in Kalona
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes22317.2%
5 to 9 Minutes20315.6%
10 to 14 Minutes17913.8%
15 to 19 Minutes1219.3%
20 to 24 Minutes715.5%
25 to 29 Minutes836.4%
30 to 34 Minutes24018.5%
35 to 39 Minutes775.9%
40 to 44 Minutes201.5%
45 to 59 Minutes342.6%
60 to 89 Minutes433.3%
90 or more Minutes50.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Kalona

The most common commute times in Kalona are less than 5 minutes (154 commuters, 20.4%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (93 commuters, 17.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kalona
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes154 (20.4%)69 (12.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes131 (17.3%)72 (13.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes97 (12.9%)82 (15.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes75 (9.9%)46 (8.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes35 (4.6%)36 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes16 (2.1%)67 (12.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes147 (19.5%)93 (17.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes34 (4.5%)43 (7.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes9 (1.2%)11 (2.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes23 (3.0%)11 (2.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes34 (4.5%)9 (1.7%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kalona

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kalona are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (151, 20.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (88, 16.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kalona
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM9 (1.2%)47 (8.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM65 (8.6%)34 (6.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM59 (7.8%)5 (0.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM151 (20.0%)20 (3.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM88 (11.7%)36 (6.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM42 (5.6%)88 (16.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM107 (14.2%)81 (14.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM78 (10.3%)70 (12.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM32 (4.2%)48 (8.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM19 (2.5%)50 (9.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5 (0.7%)8 (1.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM5 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM85 (11.3%)48 (8.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM10 (1.3%)9 (1.7%)
Total755 (100.0%)544 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kalona

Occupancy by Ownership in Kalona

Of the total 1,185 dwellings in Kalona, owner-occupied units account for 779 (65.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 406 (34.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kalona
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units77965.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units40634.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,185100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kalona

Occupancy by Household Size in Kalona
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household37031.2%
2-Person Household47740.3%
3-Person Household958.0%
4+ Person Household24320.5%
Total Housing Units1,185100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kalona

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kalona
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household158 (42.7%)212 (57.3%)
2-Person Household342 (71.7%)135 (28.3%)
3-Person Household70 (73.7%)25 (26.3%)
4+ Person Household209 (86.0%)34 (14.0%)
Total Housing Units779 (65.7%)406 (34.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kalona

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kalona
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School57 (38.8%)90 (61.2%)
High School Diploma217 (60.1%)144 (39.9%)
College/Associate Degree219 (59.2%)151 (40.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher286 (93.2%)21 (6.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kalona

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kalona
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years22318.8%
35 to 44 Years25621.6%
45 to 54 Years15312.9%
55 to 64 Years21017.7%
65 to 74 Years22218.7%
75 to 84 Years635.3%
85 Years and Over584.9%
Total1,185100.0%

Housing Finances in Kalona

Median Income by Occupancy in Kalona

Median Income by Occupancy in Kalona
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied779 (65.7%)$72,679
Renter-Occupied406 (34.3%)$34,583
Average1,185 (100.0%)$67,813

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kalona

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kalona
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)24 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9993 (0.4%)21 (5.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9997 (0.9%)44 (10.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9995 (0.6%)5 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99934 (4.4%)116 (28.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99994 (12.1%)47 (11.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999250 (32.1%)43 (10.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999110 (14.1%)54 (13.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999200 (25.7%)52 (12.8%)
$150,000 or more73 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total779 (100.0%)406 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kalona

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kalona
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3009 (1.2%)6 (1.5%)
$300 to $49964 (8.2%)30 (7.4%)
$500 to $799183 (23.5%)153 (37.7%)
$800 to $99976 (9.8%)126 (31.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499129 (16.6%)64 (15.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999221 (28.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49975 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99914 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more8 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total779 (100.0%)406 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kalona

Housing Structures in Kalona

Housing Structures in Kalona
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached74562.9%
Single Unit, Attached1149.6%
2 Unit Apartments292.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments16814.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments605.1%
10 or more Apartments201.7%
Mobile Home / Other494.1%
Total1,185100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kalona

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kalona
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached621 (83.4%)124 (16.6%)
Single Unit, Attached90 (78.9%)24 (21.0%)
2 Unit Apartments11 (37.9%)18 (62.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)168 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8 (13.3%)52 (86.7%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total779 (65.7%)406 (34.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kalona

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kalona
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)28 (6.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms33 (4.2%)78 (19.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms159 (20.4%)242 (59.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms265 (34.0%)53 (13.1%)
8 or more Rooms322 (41.3%)5 (1.2%)
Total779 (100.0%)406 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kalona

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kalona
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas564 (72.4%)217 (53.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas28 (3.6%)8 (2.0%)
Electricity171 (22.0%)167 (41.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)14 (3.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels16 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total779 (100.0%)406 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kalona

Household Vehicle Usage in Kalona
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle16 (2.1%)69 (17.0%)
1 Vehicle176 (22.6%)265 (65.3%)
2 Vehicles426 (54.7%)41 (10.1%)
3 or more Vehicles161 (20.7%)31 (7.6%)
Total779 (100.0%)406 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kalona

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kalona

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units293486
Median Property Value$198,400$215,100
Median Household Income$60,375$38
Monthly Housing Costs$641$8
Real Estate Taxes$3,400$15

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kalona

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kalona
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00054 (18.4%)41 (8.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9995 (1.7%)51 (10.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999188 (64.2%)272 (56.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99946 (15.7%)108 (22.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)10 (2.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)4 (0.8%)
Total293 (100.0%)486 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kalona

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kalona
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99915 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99917 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99945 (15.4%)17 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999103 (35.1%)49 (10.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99924 (8.2%)147 (30.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99951 (17.4%)86 (17.7%)
$150,000 or more35 (11.9%)149 (30.7%)
Total293 (100.0%)486 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kalona

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kalona
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x89 (30.4%)85,179 (17,526.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x84 (28.7%)208 (42.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x37 (12.6%)104 (21.4%)
4.0x or more83 (28.3%)92 (18.9%)
Total293 (100.0%)486 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kalona

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kalona
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80045 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)15 (3.1%)
$800 to $1,499239 (81.6%)97 (20.0%)
Total293 (100.0%)486 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kalona

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kalona

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kalona
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years202 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years380 (92.0%)33 (8.0%)
19 to 25 Years137 (65.5%)72 (34.4%)
26 to 34 Years189 (84.4%)35 (15.6%)
35 to 44 Years302 (79.5%)78 (20.5%)
45 to 54 Years167 (81.1%)39 (18.9%)
55 to 64 Years280 (84.6%)51 (15.4%)
65 to 74 Years432 (98.6%)6 (1.4%)
75 Years and older159 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,248 (87.7%)314 (12.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kalona

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kalona
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born202 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen380 (92.0%)33 (8.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen137 (65.5%)72 (34.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kalona

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kalona
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000119 (88.8%)15 (11.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999423 (86.3%)67 (13.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999511 (79.7%)130 (20.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999306 (87.2%)45 (12.8%)
$100,000 and over884 (93.9%)57 (6.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kalona

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kalona
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 679 (39.1%)123 (60.9%)
6 to 18 Years112 (27.1%)278 (67.3%)
19 to 25 Years30 (14.3%)107 (51.2%)
25 to 34 Years18 (8.0%)171 (76.3%)
35 to 44 Years40 (10.5%)272 (71.6%)
45 to 54 Years8 (3.9%)159 (77.2%)
55 to 64 Years69 (20.8%)225 (68.0%)
65 to 74 Years387 (88.4%)255 (58.2%)
75 Years and over159 (100.0%)129 (81.1%)
Total902 (35.2%)1,719 (67.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kalona

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kalona
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years15 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years66 (14.4%)62 (13.5%)
65 to 74 Years44 (18.0%)21 (10.8%)
75 Years and over27 (49.1%)29 (27.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kalona

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kalona: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years11 (2.4%)4 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years27 (11.1%)5 (2.6%)
75 Years and over12 (21.8%)6 (5.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kalona: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years15 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (2.2%)4 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years27 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (25.5%)6 (5.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kalona: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years15 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (3.9%)18 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years12 (4.9%)6 (3.1%)
75 Years and over13 (23.6%)19 (18.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kalona: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years15 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years41 (9.0%)58 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years32 (13.1%)13 (6.7%)
75 Years and over16 (29.1%)24 (23.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kalona: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years15 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (2.4%)22 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (7.3%)13 (12.5%)

Technology Access in Kalona

Computing Device Access in Kalona

Computing Device Access in Kalona
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop91377.0%
Smartphone97982.6%
Tablet68557.8%
No Computing Device1129.5%
Total1,185100.0%

Internet Access in Kalona

Internet Access in Kalona
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet60.5%
Broadband Home89975.9%
Cellular Data Only1028.6%
Satellite Internet635.3%
No Internet14011.8%
Total1,185100.0%

Kalona Summary

Kalona, Iowa is a small city located in Washington County, Iowa, United States. It is situated along the Iowa River, approximately 20 miles south of Iowa City and 30 miles west of Cedar Rapids. The population of Kalona was 2,717 at the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Washington County.

History

Kalona was founded in 1846 by a group of Mennonites from Pennsylvania. The city was named after the Mennonite word for “blackbird”, and the city’s original name was “Blackbird”. The Mennonites were attracted to the area due to its fertile soil and abundant natural resources. The city was officially incorporated in 1868.
In the late 19th century, Kalona was a thriving agricultural community, with a variety of crops being grown in the area. The city was also home to a number of businesses, including a flour mill, a creamery, and a furniture factory.
In the early 20th century, Kalona experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The city was home to a number of successful businesses, including a bank, a newspaper, a hotel, and a movie theater. The city also had a number of churches, including the Mennonite Church, the United Methodist Church, and the Church of the Nazarene.

Geography

Kalona is located at 41°25'25" North, 91°45'45" West (41.423, -91.7625). The city is situated along the Iowa River, approximately 20 miles south of Iowa City and 30 miles west of Cedar Rapids.
The city has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of which is land. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the area. The climate is humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

The economy of Kalona is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to a number of farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and hay. The city is also home to a number of businesses, including a bank, a newspaper, a hotel, and a movie theater.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Kalona was 2,717. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median household income in Kalona was $45,938, and the median family income was $54,844. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kalona?
Total Population of Kalona is 2,637.
What is the Total Male Population of Kalona?
Total Male Population of Kalona is 1,317.
What is the Total Female Population of Kalona?
Total Female Population of Kalona is 1,320.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kalona?
There are 99.77 Males per 100 Females in Kalona.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kalona?
There are 100.23 Females per 100 Males in Kalona.
What is the Median Population Age in Kalona?
Median Population Age in Kalona is 41.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kalona
Average Family Size in Kalona is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kalona
Average Household Size in Kalona is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kalona?
Per Capita income in Kalona is $38,058.
What is the Median Family Income in Kalona?
Median Family Income in Kalona is $77,863.
What is the Median Household income in Kalona?
Median Household Income in Kalona is $67,813.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kalona?
Income or Wage Gap in Kalona is 7.3%.
Women in Kalona earn 92.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kalona?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kalona is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kalona?
There are 1,494 People in the Labor Forcein in Kalona.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kalona?
71.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Kalona.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kalona?
Unemployment Rate in Kalona is 0.9%.