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Indianola

California · 560 residents · 1.41 sq mi
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Indianola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,716. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $454,800. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
560
−1%since 2023
from 568 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
397 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 403 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
+11%since 2023
from 48.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4996818641K1K201020202024Indianola
2024560
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,716
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,069
+9%since 2023
from $38,701 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+3%since 2023
from 0.468 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance25.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical25.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$454,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $512,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,920
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+38.9 ptssince 2023
from 61.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(478)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(65)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other3.9%(22)
Diversity Score34.6%(197)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(539)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(16)
Diversity Score9.1%(51)
Diversity Score
9
−74%since 2023
from 35 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−4%since 2023
from 16.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
Female
48.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 96.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indianola, California?

Indianola, California has about 560 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indianola, California?

The typical household in Indianola, California earns about $54,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indianola, California expensive?

In Indianola, California, the median home is worth about $454,800, and the typical rent is about $1,920 a month.

How educated are people in Indianola, California?

About 34.4% of adults age 25 and over in Indianola, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indianola, California?

About 11.8% of people in Indianola, California live below the federal poverty line.

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