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Indianola

Oklahoma · 148 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 $38,333. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,700. The poverty rate of 37.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
148
−23%since 2000
from 191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
464 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+1%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1151511882242601990201020202024Indianola
2024156
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,333
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,791
−22%since 2000
from $18,908 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.9%
+30.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services7.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
+180%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other19%(28)
Diversity Score47.7%(71)
Diversity Score
48
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 22.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.2%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indianola, Oklahoma?

Indianola, Oklahoma has about 148 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indianola, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Indianola, Oklahoma earns about $38,333 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 $61,700, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Indianola, Oklahoma?

About 6.0% 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 37.9% 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 35 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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