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Indianola

Nebraska · 642 residents · 1.248 sq mi
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Indianola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,344. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $33,500. Households here earn about 30% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

642
−6%since 1990
from 684 in 1990
1990 – 2025
514 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 548 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+10%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4315186056927791990201020202024Indianola
2024512
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,344
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,097 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,774
+61%since 1990
from $9,178 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.4%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$328
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $259 in 1990
US average: $602
72.0%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
28.0% rent
1.2
−1%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(678)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(34)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(622)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0.5%(3)
Diversity Score4.7%(30)
5
−6%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.7%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−30%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indianola, Nebraska?

Indianola, Nebraska has about 642 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Indianola, Nebraska?

The typical household in Indianola, Nebraska earns about $27,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indianola, Nebraska expensive?

In Indianola, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $33,500, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in Indianola, Nebraska?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Indianola, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indianola, Nebraska?

About 10.4% of people in Indianola, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indianola, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Indianola, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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