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Indianola

Mississippi · 10,683 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 $23,376. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $67,800. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

10,683
−11%since 2000
from 12,066 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,246 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
32.6
+10%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
9K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Indianola
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,376
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,308 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$12,539
+4%since 2000
from $12,082 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
36.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.484
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$67,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$524
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
35.9%
−27.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
40.9% rent
12.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
39.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
44.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.9
+40%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic18.5%(1,972)
Black78.8%(8,416)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(175)
Asian0.5%(50)
Other0.2%(18)
Diversity Score42.3%(4,521)
42
−15%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
80.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
16.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
9.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
23.0%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

45.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
54.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
6.5%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indianola, Mississippi?

Indianola, Mississippi has about 10,683 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indianola, Mississippi?

The typical household in Indianola, Mississippi earns about $23,376 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 $67,800, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in Indianola, Mississippi?

About 18.1% 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 36.2% 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 1,105 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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