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Indianola

Mississippi · 9,646 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 $30,866. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 2,420 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,300. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,646
−20%since 2000
from 12,066 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,125 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+30%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Indianola
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,866
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,308 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,326
+43%since 2000
from $12,082 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
43.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(1,520)
Black80.4%(7,754)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(141)
Asian0.7%(71)
Other0.7%(70)
Diversity Score39.5%(3,809)
Diversity Score
39
−20%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+23%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 20.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.1%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indianola, Mississippi?

Indianola, Mississippi has about 9,646 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indianola, Mississippi?

The typical household in Indianola, Mississippi earns about $30,866 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 $90,300, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Indianola, Mississippi?

About 23.9% 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 27.9% 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 2,142 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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