Ira is a town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. The population was 368 at the 2020 census. It was named for Ira Allen, brother of Ethan Allen, who fought with the Green Mountain Boys of the Revolutionary War.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 21.3&nbsp;square miles (55.2&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), all land.

History

Following the Revolutionary War, veteran and historian Lemuel Roberts served as Captain of the Ira militia.

Demographics

As of the census