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Indianola

Oklahoma · 162 residents · 0.319 sq mi
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Indianola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,125. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
162
−15%since 2000
from 191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
508 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+14%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1151511882242601990201020202024Indianola
2024156
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,125
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,969 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,503
−29%since 2000
from $18,908 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information33.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing14.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−46.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+69%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.4%(40)
Diversity Score57.7%(93)
Diversity Score
58
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.4%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indianola, Oklahoma?

Indianola, Oklahoma has about 162 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indianola, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Indianola, Oklahoma earns about $33,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indianola, Oklahoma expensive?

In Indianola, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $69,300.

How educated are people in Indianola, Oklahoma?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Indianola, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indianola, Oklahoma?

About 17.3% of people in Indianola, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indianola, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Indianola, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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