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Indianola

Mississippi · 12,066 residents · 8.571 sq mi
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Indianola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,308. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,600. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,066
+2%since 1990
from 11,788 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,408 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,375 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.6
+4%since 1990
from 28.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Indianola
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,308
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,729 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,082
+57%since 1990
from $7,689 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.4%
−11.2 ptssince 1990
from 38.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$381
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
63.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.0% in 1990
36.6% rent
2.1
−19%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic33.8%(3,980)
Black65.6%(7,731)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57.1%(6,733)
2000
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(3,064)
Black73.2%(8,830)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(86)
Asian0.5%(55)
Diversity Score49.6%(5,985)
50
−13%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.3%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 52.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
+11%since 1990
from 11.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indianola, Mississippi?

Indianola, Mississippi has about 12,066 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Indianola, Mississippi?

The typical household in Indianola, Mississippi earns about $26,308 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 $54,600, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Indianola, Mississippi?

About 14.9% 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 27.4% of people in Indianola, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indianola, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Indianola, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 278 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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