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Indianola

Illinois · 219 residents (2025 est.) · 0.388 sq mi
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Indianola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,659. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,700. With a median age of 59.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
183
−12%since 2000
from 207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
472 / sq mi
−22%since 2009
from 603 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
59.9
+61%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:219 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1632232823414011990201020202024Indianola
2024183
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.7%(5)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(12)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.2%(4)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.3%(6)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(10)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.7%(14)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.1%(13)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.9%(20)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.9%(31)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.2%(26)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8417.5%(32)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.5%(10)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,659
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,993
+78%since 2000
from $16,284 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+51%since 2010
from 0.280 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing8.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+25%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
12
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(204)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(7)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other2.2%(4)
Diversity Score
17
+433%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.8%(7)
Asian origin
Taiwanese1.1%(2)
Ancestry
English19.7%(36)
German9.3%(17)
Scottish9.3%(17)
Irish7.7%(14)
American6.6%(12)
Dutch3.3%(6)
Slovene2.2%(4)
French1.1%(2)
Italian1.1%(2)
British0.5%(1)
Hungarian0.5%(1)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Polish0.5%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
30.9%
+27.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.0%
−22.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.9%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+28.4 ptssince 2017
from 60.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.6%(26)
Married50.6%(43)
Widowed10.6%(9)
Divorced8.2%(7)
Women 15+
Never married16.9%(13)
Married54.5%(42)
Widowed11.7%(9)
Divorced16.9%(13)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indianola, Illinois?

Indianola, Illinois has about 183 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indianola, Illinois?

The typical household in Indianola, Illinois earns about $44,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indianola, Illinois expensive?

In Indianola, Illinois, the median home is worth about $81,700.

How educated are people in Indianola, Illinois?

About 2.7% of adults age 25 and over in Indianola, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indianola, Illinois?

About 24.4% of people in Indianola, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indianola, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Indianola, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 141 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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