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About Ionia, Michigan.
Ionia, Michigan
HISTORY
Ionia was first settled by settlers from New York led by Samuel Dexter. It is the largest city in and county seat of Ionia County. It was incorporated as a village in 1865 and became a city in 1873. Ionia County is located in the central region of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Ionia is located in the central region of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Every late July-early August it hosts the World’s Largest Free Fair.
POPULATION
The population as of 2009 is 12,553. The median income for a household in the city was $38,289 and the median income for a family was $45,794. The races in Ionia are 69.3% white, 21.9% African American, 5.1% Hispanic, 3.2% two or more races, 2.4% American Indian, 2.1% other.
EDUCATION
Ionia public schools spend $5,426 per student. There are about 16 students per teacher.
