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Indianola

Mississippi · 8,637 residents (2025 est.) · 8.571 sq mi
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Indianola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,708. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 3,004 residents. 21% 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 $108,800. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,062
−25%since 2000
from 12,066 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,057 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
+21%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,637 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Indianola
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,708
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,308 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,102
+83%since 2000
from $12,082 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
−7%since 2010
from 0.484 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
48.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+26%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(3,064)
Black73.2%(8,830)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(86)
Asian0.5%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.6%(5,985)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15%(1,356)
Black81.5%(7,382)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(151)
Asian0.4%(40)
Other1.5%(133)
Diversity Score39.2%(3,551)
Diversity Score
39
−21%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 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
8.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 20.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.6%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.3%
+20.1 ptssince 2017
from 55.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indianola, Mississippi?

Indianola, Mississippi has about 9,062 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indianola, Mississippi?

The typical household in Indianola, Mississippi earns about $41,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indianola, Mississippi expensive?

In Indianola, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $108,800, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Indianola, Mississippi?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Indianola, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indianola, Mississippi?

About 30.5% of people in Indianola, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indianola, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Indianola, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,726 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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