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Indianola

California · 791 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 $45,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
791
+7%since 2019
from 739 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
49.3
+5%since 2019
from 47.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4996818641K1K201020202024Indianola
2024560
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.6%(36)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(38)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.8%(62)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.7%(53)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.7%(21)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.3%(50)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.7%(85)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5418.7%(148)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.4%(122)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.7%(108)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.7%(45)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.9%(23)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,114
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,667 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,500
+23%since 2019
from $28,103 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 26.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$315,200
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 72.9% in 2019
23.6% rent
Afford Score
7.0
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(638)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(49)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other6.2%(46)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(604)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(91)
Asian1.1%(9)
Other4.7%(37)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.5%(76)
Asian origin
Thai0.8%(5)
Ancestry
German23%(152)
Irish9.1%(60)
English7.3%(48)
Italian5.2%(34)
Israeli4.7%(31)
Belgian3.8%(25)
Portuguese3.8%(25)
American3.3%(22)
French2.9%(19)
Danish2.7%(18)
Russian2.7%(18)
Scotch-Irish2.7%(18)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish2.3%(15)
Polish1.5%(10)
Austrian1.4%(9)
Lithuanian1.2%(8)
Finnish0.8%(5)
Serbian0.8%(5)
Ukrainian0.6%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 20.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 83.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−2%since 2019
from 17.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 81.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 14.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 59.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2019
from 26.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 55.6% in 2019
Female
45.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 44.4% in 2019
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.8%(72)
Married59.5%(144)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10.7%(26)
Women 15+
Never married28.5%(69)
Married64.5%(156)
Widowed7%(17)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indianola, California?

Indianola, California has about 791 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indianola, California?

The typical household in Indianola, California earns about $45,114 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 $315,200.

How educated are people in Indianola, California?

About 23.2% 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 21.8% of people in Indianola, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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